Provide a brief discussion of the structure of an atom. How do atoms of different minerals vary?
Give specific examples of various elements and discuss their characteristics. What will be an ideal response?
The student should discuss electrons, neutrons, protons, the nucleus of an atom, and electron
energy levels. Also important are the terms atomic mass number and atomic number.
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Discuss the potential for geopolitical devolution in Europe today. What examples illustrate the possible changes brought by a decentralization of power away from a central authority?
What will be an ideal response?
Compounds which contain a carbon-carbon triple bond are classified as which of the following?
A) alkanes B) alkenes C) alkynes D) arenes
What have been some of the major concerns of legislators and others who opposed the approval of NAFTA in the mid-1990s in terms of its potential to negatively impact local communities?
What will be an ideal response?
What is the biological pump?
a) Osmosis pushes nutrients across cell membranes, allowing the nutrients to get from the bloodstream to where they are needed by the cells. b) Photosynthetic organisms take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. c) Photosynthetic organisms use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to create energy. d) The removal of nitrogen from the water by biologic productivity e) The removal of organic matter and nutrients from surface water to deep water through the sinking of dead surface-dwelling organisms