An icy leftover planetesimal orbiting the Sun is called a(n)

A) comet.
B) moon.
C) asteroid.
D) meteorite.


A) comet.

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Volcanism is more likely on a planet that

A) is closer to the Sun. B) is struck often by meteors and solar system debris. C) has high internal temperature. D) doesn't have an atmosphere or oceans.

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As the universe cooled, it eventually reached a temperature of 3,000 K and protons were able to capture and hold electrons to form neutral hydrogen. This process is known as

a. ionization. b. isotropy. c. annihilation. d. recombination. e. hydration.

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The component in CFCs that is responsible for destroying ozone is ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A 15-?F capacitor and a 25-?F capacitor are connected in parallel, and charged to a potential difference of 60 V. How much energy is then stored in this capacitor combination?

a. 50 mJ b. 18 mJ c. 32 mJ d. 72 mJ e. 45 mJ

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