Benchmark 2 Review

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What do mechanical waves travel fastest through?

Back

Mechanical waves travel fastest through solids.

Front

Why are rocks considered non-living?

Back

Rocks are not made of cells.

Front

Which type of wave has the highest frequency: X-Ray, Radio Waves, Gamma Waves, or Ultra Violet Radiation?

Back

Gamma Waves have the highest frequency.

Front

Which color of light has the highest frequency?

Back

Violet has the highest frequency.

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What must all cells have, even if they do not have a true nucleus?

Back

All cells must have some sort of DNA.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A mechanical wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) and requires a medium to propagate.

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What is the difference between living and non-living things?

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Living things are made of cells, can grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment, while non-living things do not have these characteristics.

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What is frequency in terms of waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.