Which kind of health effect occurs after a single exposure to a toxic substance?

a. Somatic
b. Acute
c. Severe
d. Chronic


Answer: b. Acute

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When filling a set of orbitals of equal energy which of the following is true?

A) There are no sets of orbitals of equal energy. B) Two electrons will occupy the same orbital rather than separate orbitals. C) Two electrons will occupy different orbitals and have opposing spins. D) Two electrons will occupy different orbitals and have like spins.

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Describe any relationships you see between the length of a hurricane’s path

and its intensity. What will be an ideal response?

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Determine the average January sea-level temperature at the following eight lettered points. Indicate if your answers are in °C or °F.

The following questions are based on the isotherm map in Figure 6-3, showing average January sea-level temperatures in °C and °F. Eight lettered points (labeled “A” to “H”) are shown on the map.



Figure 6-3: Average January sea-level temperatures (°C and °F). (Adapted from McKnight and Hess, Physical Geography, 9th ed.)

A. ____ / 70° F
B. ____ / 55° F
C. ____ / 80° F
D. ____ / 72° F
E. ____ / 82° F
F. ____ / 50° F
G. ____ / 33° F
F. ____ / 78° F

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The rate of sediment deposition is fairly consistent throughout the ocean

a. True b. False

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