Chapter 1 Study Guide 1. What numbering system is used in most electronic devices? (4) Computers record the ideas they work with electronically‚ as bits‚ and these bits represent either a 1 or a 0 2. Define the following: a. Bit – The smallest unit of data stored in a computing device‚ representing a single binary digit of value 1 or 0 b. Byte – A unit of data in a computer‚ it is made up of 8 bits c. Word – Two bytes of computer memory‚ or 16 bits d. Double Word – Two words of computer memory
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DEFINITIONS * Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms‚ including their structure‚ function‚ growth‚ evolution‚ distribution‚ and taxonomy. * The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms. It is the smallest unit of life that is classified as a living thing (except virus‚ which consists only from DNA/RNA covered by protein and lipids)‚ and is often called the building block of life. Organisms can be classified
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CHAPTER 23 Circulation Chapter Objectives Opening Essay Describe the adaptations of giraffes and humans to circulate blood against the pull of gravity. Circulatory Systems 23.1 23.1 23.2 Describe the general functions of a circulatory system. Compare the structures and functions of gastrovascular cavities‚ open circulatory systems‚ and closed circulatory systems. Compare the cardiovascular systems of a fish‚ an amphibian‚ a reptile‚ a bird‚ and a mammal. The Human Cardiovascular System
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Chapter 6 & 7 Reading Questions Answer the following reading questions in about 3-5 sentences each. The charts can be filled in with phrases rather than sentences. Type your answers under each question. Do not delete the question. Do not rename the document. They are due Thursday‚ September 7 with an assessment for chapters 6 & 7 on Friday‚ September 8. You must complete the assignment on Google Classroom and submit it using the “turn in” button by 11:59 PM Thursday‚ September 7. You must also submit
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WHAP There It Is! Chapter 9-10 Study Guide 1. Schisms‚ the foremost threat to the Christian church in the Middle Ages‚ were Formal divisions over differences in doctrine 2. In the seventh century‚ the Byzantine Empire lost Egypt‚ Syria‚ and Tunisia to Arab invaders 3. Which of the following events occurred last? Formal schism between Latin and Orthodox Churches 4. The schism of 1054 between the Eastern and Western churches was caused primarily by disagreements over Territorial
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Study Questions for Mann‚ 1491 1. Until quite recently‚ most American history textbooks taught that before Europeans invaded the Americas Indians were savages who lived in isolated groups and had so little impact on their environment that it remained a pristine wilderness. We now know from scientific discoveries that this account was wrong. What is the effect of learning that most of what we have assumed about the past is "wrong in almost every aspect‚" as Mann puts it on page 4? - What
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Chapter 6: a) Exploratory studies: Exploratory have loose structures with the objective of discovering future research tasks. The immediate purpose of exploration is usually to develop hypotheses or questions for further research. Formal studies: The formal study continues the exploratory study. It begins with a hypothesis or research question and involves precise procedures and data source specifications. The goal of a formal research design is to test the hypotheses or answer the research
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Chapter 10 1. Because Atticus is older than most of the fathers of the children at her school‚ young Scout feels that her father doesn’t quite match up. 2. It is a sin because mockingbirds don’t do anything but make beautiful music. 3. Miss Maudie points out to Jem and Scout that Atticus is not particularly proud of his killing skill. 4. Because Atticus doesn’t even brag about his skill so Jem doesn’t want Scout to brag. Chapter 11 1a. Because Atticus is known as a vey respectful ad nice
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Biochemistry Essential Elements of Life Carbon‚ hydrogen‚ oxygen‚ nitrogen (96%) Calcium‚ phosphorus‚ potassium‚ sulphur (4%) Isotopes Atoms of an element that differ in neutrons Radioactive isotopes decay spontaneously‚ giving off energy Cohesion Hydrogen bonds hold water molecules together Adhesion is an attraction between two substances Surface tension measures how hard it is to break the surface tension of a liquid Hydrocarbons Organic molecules consisting of only carbon
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Chapter 10: Land‚ Public and Private 1. Why do humans value land? Humans value land because it has multiple purposes such as agriculture‚ housing‚ recreation‚ industry‚ disposing waste‚ mining‚ etc. 2. What is the tragedy of the commons? What is an externality? The tragedy of commons is when people share a common resource they tend to deplete is because of self-interest and for a short term profit. 3. What is maximum sustainable yeild? Maximum sustainable yield is the maximum amount of harvest
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