MS Sample Set 3, Round 1 from NSB
Of the four general types of biological molecules—proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids—which one typically accounts for the majority of dietary calories in the human diet?
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Starch and glycogen are polymers of what simple sugar?
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What is the only common substance on Earth that exists naturally in the solid, liquid, and gaseous states?
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Silicon dioxide is made of what two elements?
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What energy source is the primary driver of the Earth’s water cycle?
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Name all the terrestrial planets from the one that is closest to the Sun to the one that is farthest from the Sun.
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Which of the following is closest in value to the number 10? W) 9.995 X) 10.01 Y) 9.99 Z) 10.05
W: W) 9.995
X: X) 10.01
Y: Y) 9.99
Z: Z) 10.05
Answer: W) W) 9.995
What is the average of the positive whole numbers from 1 through 29?
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Convert 300 milliliters into liters.
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What is the name for the manipulated‐variable group in all experiments that is compared to the experimental group?
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An intracellular substance is so named because it is located in which of the following places? W) inside and outside of cells X) underneath cells Y) outside of cells Z) within cells
W: W) inside and outside of cells
X: X) underneath cells
Y: Y) outside of cells
Z: Z) within cells
Answer: Z) Z) within cells
What process involves a nucleated cell doubling its DNA and duplicating chromosomes so the cell can then divide and produce two identical daughter cells?
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The overall charge of an atom of a certain element depends on the gaining or losing of what sub‐atomic particles?
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How many electrons are in the outer shell of a noble gas with an atomic mass greater than 3?
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Which two of the following five elements is the Earth’s outer core thought to be primarily made of?
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In a 24‐hour period, when does the coldest temperature of the day typically occur? W) at midnight X) just after sunrise Y) just after sunset Z) between 3 and 4 AM
W: W) at midnight
X: X) just after sunrise
Y: Y) just after sunset
Z: Z) between 3 and 4 AM
Answer: X) X) just after sunrise
Giving your answer to the second decimal place, add the following three numbers: 47 + 4.7 + 0.47.
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Giving your answer to the third decimal place, subtract the following two numbers: 18 − 2.049.
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What planet in our Solar System is about the same size as the Earth, is tectonically active, and has a thick atmosphere composed of carbon dioxide?
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The amount of energy stored in food is commonly measured in what unit?
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What are the most photosynthetic organs of most higher plants?
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What higher plant cell organelle is responsible for using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen?
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What is the common term for the force of gravity that is exerted on an object?
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What metric unit is most appropriate for weight?
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Which of the following does NOT satisfy the scientific definition of a mineral? W) it is always an inorganic substance X) it has a distinct chemical composition Y) it can be a solid or a molten substance Z) it must form by natural processes
W: W) it is always an inorganic substance
X: X) it has a distinct chemical composition
Y: Y) it can be a solid or a molten substance
Z: Z) it must form by natural processes
Answer: Y) Y) it can be a solid or a molten substance
Which two of the following five elements are most abundant in the Earth’s crust?
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What does $10^{-3}$ equal when expressed as a decimal number?
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What is the total price of admission to the theater for 2 adults and 4 children if the ticket price for adults is \$30.00 and for children is \$18.00?
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In which of the following biomes will there be trees whose leaves change color in autumn, fall off in winter, and grow back in the spring? W) Temperate deciduous forest X) Rainforest Y) Coniferous forest Z) Scrubland
W: W) Temperate deciduous forest
X: X) Rainforest
Y: Y) Coniferous forest
Z: Z) Scrubland
Answer: W) W) Temperate deciduous forest
Which of the following metric masses are NOT equal? W) 1000 milligrams = 1 gram X) 100 milligrams = 1 centigram Y) 100 decigrams = 1 decagram Z) 100 grams = 1 hectogram
W: W) 1000 milligrams = 1 gram
X: X) 100 milligrams = 1 centigram
Y: Y) 100 decigrams = 1 decagram
Z: Z) 100 grams = 1 hectogram
Answer: X) X) 100 milligrams = 1 centigram
To which of the following categories of living organisms does Escherichia coli belong? W) Viruses X) Protozoans Y) Fungi Z) Bacteria
W: W) Viruses
X: X) Protozoans
Y: Y) Fungi
Z: Z) Bacteria
Answer: Z) Z) Bacteria
What outer structure possessed by plant cells protects them from environmental changes and helps them maintain their shape during stress and times of water loss?
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Air is best described as a: W) Compound X) Mixture Y) Solution Z) Hydrocarbon
W: W) Compound
X: X) Mixture
Y: Y) Solution
Z: Z) Hydrocarbon
Answer: X) X) Mixture
In the reaction sodium plus fluorine yields sodium fluoride, what are the reactants and products, respectively?
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The size, shape, and arrangement of crystals or mineral grains in igneous rocks is called: W) Hardness X) Density Y) Texture Z) Streak
W: W) Hardness
X: X) Density
Y: Y) Texture
Z: Z) Streak
Answer: Y) Y) Texture
Which one of the following five choices is NOT a mineral: diamond; asbestos; graphite; coal; talc?
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Round the number 590,695 to the nearest hundred.
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Name all the prime numbers greater than 20 and less than 30.
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Most plastics are based on monomers that are composed of what element that forms the backbone of the polymer?
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What natural polymer is the main component of cotton?
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Which of the following is the most basic function of human eyelashes? W) to shade the eye from bright sun X) to prevent small particles from entering the eyes Y) to attract a mate Z) to help disperse tears when blinking
W: W) to shade the eye from bright sun
X: X) to prevent small particles from entering the eyes
Y: Y) to attract a mate
Z: Z) to help disperse tears when blinking
Answer: X) X) to prevent small particles from entering the eyes
What molecule is released from muscles as a waste product, transported to the lungs in blood, and exhaled as a gas?
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Which one of the four states of matter is described as having a definite shape and volume?
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What is the specific name for the type of solid where the atoms or molecules of the solid are arranged in a geometric repeating arrangement?
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Which of the following sea creatures is LEAST likely to be living in the intertidal shore along the state of Maine’s rocky coast? W) Zebra mussel X) Barnacle Y) Anemone Z) Limpet
W: W) Zebra mussel
X: X) Barnacle
Y: Y) Anemone
Z: Z) Limpet
Answer: W) W) Zebra mussel
What is the specific name for the very high and very low tides that occur when the Sun and Moon are in line with the Earth?
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Evaluate the following expression: $$|20 - 30| + |30 - 20|$$.
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Giving your answer as a decimal to two places, evaluate $$\frac{327}{11}$$.
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Ten kilowatts is equal to how many watts?
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What are the SI units for length and time?
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