What is the term for an adverse health effect that develops gradually over time?

a. Somatic
b. Continuous
c. Chronic
d. Labile


Answer: c. Chronic

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This globe, from the opening two-page spread of the Climate chapter, shows average annual precipitation (blue and green are highest; tan is lowest). What feature best corresponds to the highest amount of precipitation?



A) Trade winds
B) Westerlies
C) Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
D) High mountains

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The executive branch of the U.S. government has the power to

A. influence the actions of a federal department or agency by who the president appoints to head them. B. approve or veto a law passed by the legislative branch. C. direct a federal department or agency to take a specific action. D. All of these statements are correct.

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Write a short essay comparing and contrasting the definitions of “mineral” and “rock.” How are

these concepts related? Provide specific examples of both concepts. What will be an ideal response?

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The EF-scale is used to classify ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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