Mock Prep Flashcards

(14 cards)

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Why is June the longest and dec the shortest

A

Due to the 23.5 degree tilt of the earths axis as it orbits the sun

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2
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How to calculate resistance

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Remeber the triangle, V over I and R

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3
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Greenhouse gas positives

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-without it the earth would be too cold for liquid water to exist.
-radiation shielding as the ozone in the atmosphere absorbs 97-99 of the suns UV

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4
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greenhouse gas negative effects

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-rising sea level due to ice pops melting

-damages eco systems

-extreme weather events (drought heatwaves and floods)

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5
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Exothermic reaction

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A chemical process tgat releases energy, usually in the form of heat or light into its surroundings

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Endorhermic reaction

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A chemical of physical process tgat absorbs hear energy from its surroundings. Decreasing the temperature of the immediate environment.

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7
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Biochemical process

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The essential enzyme-regulated chemical reactions occurring within living organisms to sustain life, growth reproduction and environmental response

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8
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Good bacteria’s

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Lactobacillus- helps break down lactose

Bifidlbacterium is crucial for gut health

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9
Q

Before the Big bang theory

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  • the entire universe was smaller than a pin head

-extremely hot and dense

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10
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What is DNA

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the molecule containing genetic instructions for development.

Found inside the nucleus of cells

Eg eye colour

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11
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Chromosomes

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Long coiled strands of DNA in the nucleus

The nucleus has 23 pairs of chromosomes totalling 46 in all

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12
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Gene

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A section of DNA on a chromosome

Give us our inherited characteristics

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13
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What is DNA

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The molecule that carries gentif instruction for development

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14
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After the Big Bang theory

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  • the univers exploded creating time, space and matter.
  • the universe expanded
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