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sciq
sciq_01_05454
Biochemical reactions are optimal at physiological temperatures because many what lose function at lower and higher temperatures?
[ "hormones", "enzymes", "neurons", "carbohydrates" ]
B
Biochemical reactions are optimal at physiological temperatures. For example, most biochemical reactions work best at the normal body temperature of 98.6˚F (37˚C). Many enzymes lose function at lower and higher temperatures. At higher temperatures, an enzyme’s shape deteriorates, and only when the temperature comes bac...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00956
a person crosses a 1080 m long street in 14 minutes . what is his speed in km per hour ?
[ "4.1", "4.5", "4.6", "5.4" ]
C
"speed = 1080 / ( 12 x 60 ) m / sec = 1.3 m / sec . converting m / sec to km / hr = 1.3 x ( 18 / 5 ) km / hr = 4.6 km / hr . answer : c"
openbookqa
obqa_02_03299
What is the most likely cause of split rocks on a mountain slope?
[ "pine tree roots", "true enlightenment", "sea urchins", "heavy metal music" ]
A
a plant 's roots slowly break down rocks as the roots grow
openbookqa
obqa_02_04809
Which is true about zebrafish?
[ "the zebrafish live in every habitat", "the zebrafish stays in the habitat for food", "the zebrafish leaves the habitat for food", "the zebrafish eats nothing but caviar" ]
B
animals live and feed near their habitats
openbookqa
obqa_02_01544
A construction team is building a business center where a park used to be. The change in the park will
[ "cause animals to play", "cause animals to celebrate", "cause animals to marry", "cause animals to suffer" ]
D
humans changing animal habitats usually causes harm to those animals
sciq
sciq_01_07207
Dialysis is a medical process of removing wastes and excess water from the blood by diffusion and ultrafiltration. when kidney function fails, dialysis must be done to artificially rid the body of this?
[ "mucus and phloem", "waste and fluids", "calories", "bile juices" ]
B
Dialysis Technician Dialysis is a medical process of removing wastes and excess water from the blood by diffusion and ultrafiltration. When kidney function fails, dialysis must be done to artificially rid the body of wastes and fluids. This is a vital process to keep patients alive. In some cases, the patients undergo ...
sciq
sciq_01_04815
Transition metals are superior conductors of heat as well as what else?
[ "light", "cold", "radiation", "electricity" ]
D
Transition metals are superior conductors of heat as well as electricity. They are malleable, which means they can be shaped into sheets, and ductile, which means they can be shaped into wires. They have high melting and boiling points, and all are solids at room temperature, except for mercury (Hg), which is a liquid....
sciq
sciq_01_10044
Scientists goal is develop nuclear fusion power plants, where the energy from fusion of hydrogen nuclei can be converted to what?
[ "wind", "electricity", "gasoline", "oil" ]
B
Scientists are searching for ways to create controlled nuclear fusion reactions on Earth. Their goal is develop nuclear fusion power plants, where the energy from fusion of hydrogen nuclei can be converted to electricity. How this might work is shown in Figure below .
openbookqa
obqa_02_03999
To grow, bamboo will require both of the following:
[ "light and electricity", "light and money", "light and mud", "oil and water" ]
C
a plant requires soil for to grow
sciq
sciq_01_06761
Overharvesting is a serious threat particularly to which species?
[ "amphibious species", "terrestrial species", "aquatic species", "aerial species" ]
C
Overharvesting Overharvesting is a serious threat to many species, but particularly to aquatic species. There are many examples of regulated fisheries (including hunting of marine mammals and harvesting of crustaceans and other species) monitored by fisheries.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01329
The main source of food for a coyote population in one area is mice. Which is most likely to happen to these coyotes if a new predator begins eating the mice?
[ "There will be fewer coyotes.", "The coyotes will produce more young.", "More coyotes will arrive from other locations.", "Each coyote will spend less time hunting food." ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_08756
Elements are either metals, nonmetals, or what?
[ "reactive metals", "semimetals", "unstable metals", "partial metals" ]
B
Elements are either metals, nonmetals, or semimetals. Each group is located in a different part of the periodic table. Another way to categorize the elements of the periodic table is shown in Figure 2.9 "Special Names for Sections of the Periodic Table". The first two columns on the left and the last six columns on the...
sciq
sciq_01_01980
What happens to cells in a hypertonic solution as water leaves the cell via osmosis?
[ "evaporation", "self destruction", "get larger", "shrinkage" ]
D
The movement of water molecules is not itself regulated by cells, so it is important that cells are exposed to an environment in which the concentration of solutes outside of the cells (in the extracellular fluid) is equal to the concentration of solutes inside the cells (in the cytoplasm). Two solutions that have the ...
sciq
sciq_01_04202
What body joint incurs the most common overuse injury among runners and other athletes?
[ "knee", "arm", "heel", "ankle" ]
A
Runner’s Knee Runner’s knee, also known as patellofemoral syndrome, is the most common overuse injury among runners. It is most frequent in adolescents and young adults, and is more common in females. It often results from excessive running, particularly downhill, but may also occur in athletes who do a lot of knee ben...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03222
What activity is a part of the wheel of organic life?
[ "having sex", "black holes", "nuclear meltdowns", "supernova" ]
A
reproduction is a stage in the life cycle process
sciq
sciq_01_11604
What's the best way humans can conserve water?
[ "boil it", "use more", "salt it", "use less" ]
D
The water supply can be harmed in two major ways. The water can be polluted, and it can be overused. Protecting the water supply must address both problems. We need to reduce how much pollution ends up in the water supply—keeping water from being polluted is easier and cheaper than cleaning it. We need to treat water t...
sciq
sciq_01_11181
If an air mass forms over an ocean it is called what type of air mass?
[ "maritime", "cumulus", "tropical", "hurricane" ]
A
Most air masses form over polar or tropical regions. They may form over continents or oceans. Air masses are moist if they form over oceans. They are dry if they form over continents. Air masses that form over oceans are called maritime air masses. Those that form over continents are called continental air masses. The ...
sciq
sciq_01_09204
How do seed plants benefit from herbivores?
[ "dispersal of seeds", "rainfall of seeds", "consumption of seeds", "radiation of seeds" ]
A
Herbivory has been used by seed plants for their own benefit in a display of mutualistic relationships. The dispersal of fruit by animals is the most striking example. The plant offers to the herbivore a nutritious source of food in return for spreading the plant’s genetic material to a wider area. An extreme example o...
sciq
sciq_01_02270
Gradual degradation of a material due to its exposure to the environment is known as what?
[ "destruction", "erosion", "corrosion", "metabolism" ]
C
The driving force to combine with nonmetals to create ionic compounds varies quite a bit between different metals. Some pure metals, like cesium and potassium, are so eager to react that they must be stored under oil to avoid an immediate reaction with the oxygen present in air. Others, like platinum and gold, are stab...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00347
Acitomycin D interferes with enzyme induction by combining with -
[ "TRNA", "DNA", "R-RNA", "Repressor protein" ]
B
B i.e. DNA
sciq
sciq_01_05957
What is the term for the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree celsius?
[ "thermal heat capacity", "heat requirement", "specific heat capacity", "transferable heat" ]
C
The specific heat capacity (c) of a substance, commonly called its “specific heat,” is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius (or 1 kelvin): q c= mΔT Specific heat capacity depends only on the kind of substance absorbing or releasing heat. It is an intensive ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00364
Which is a complete circuit?
[ "a refrigerator that is running", "a battery removed from a toy", "a clock that is wound-up", "a fuse that has blown" ]
A
a complete electrical circuit is a source of electrical energy
math_qa
mathqa_03_01761
the number n is h , 284 , where h represents the 10 ' s digit . if n is divisible by 6 , what is the value of h ?
[ "1", "2", "3", "5" ]
A
if the number is divisible by 6 , then the sum of the digits must also be divisible by both 3 and 2 . only 1 yields such a number . answer : a
sciq
sciq_01_10264
What type of learning is based on past experience and reasoning?
[ "theory", "experiment", "insight", "reflect" ]
C
Insight learning , which is based on past experience and reasoning, is a hallmark of the human animal. Humans have used insight learning to solve problems ranging from starting a fire to traveling to the moon. It usually involves coming up with new ways to solve problems. Insight learning generally happens quickly. An ...
sciq
sciq_01_03775
What type of chloride is a non-volatile material, but does not dissolve in water?
[ "yellow chloride", "pink chloride", "lead chloride", "silver chloride" ]
D
Silver chloride is a non-volatile material, but does not dissolve in water. What effect will it have on the vapor pressure of water?.
sciq
sciq_01_09980
What occurs when the bronchioles swell and the muscles around the bronchioles contract?
[ "allergies", "nausea", "bronchitis", "asthma" ]
D
Courtesy of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Asthma occurs when the bronchioles swell and the muscles around the bronchioles contract . Public Domain.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01024
What substance covers more than sixty nine percent of the third rock from the sun?
[ "Desert", "Cities", "Ocean", "Forest" ]
C
oceans cover 70% of the surface of the earth
sciq
sciq_01_09616
Where do polychaete worms live?
[ "garden soil", "digestive tract", "lakes", "the ocean floor" ]
D
Polychaete worms live on the ocean floor. They may be sedentary filter feeders or active predators or scavengers. Active species crawl along the ocean floor in search of food.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04011
the perimeter of a semi circle is 126 cm then the radius is ?
[ "22", "28", "98", "24.5" ]
D
"36 / 7 r = 126 = > r = 24.5 answer : d"
sciq
sciq_01_05050
How do prokaryotic organisms reproduce asexually?
[ "binary fission", "mitosis", "kinetic fission", "residual fission" ]
A
Prokaryotic organisms reproduce asexually by binary fission , a process that produces identical offspring ( Figure below ). In asexual reproduction , a single parent produces genetically identical offspring. As prokaryotes do not have a nucleus, and have only one circular chromosome, they do not need to reproduce by th...
sciq
sciq_01_04451
According to the english system measurement, how much is equal to 2 pints, 1 quart, and ¼ of a gallon?
[ "2 cups", "3 cups", "4 cups", "1 cup" ]
C
Many quantities can be expressed in several different ways. The English system measurement of 4 cups is also equal to 2 pints, 1 quart, and ¼ of a gallon.
sciq
sciq_01_07107
What is the term for the cell fragments involved in blood clotting, which stick to tears in blood vessels and to each other?
[ "molecules", "cells", "droplets", "platelets" ]
D
Platelets are cell fragments involved in blood clotting. They stick to tears in blood vessels and to each other, forming a plug at the site of injury. They also release chemicals that are needed for clotting to occur.
math_qa
mathqa_03_02145
6 ) a marketing firm determined that , of 300 households surveyed , 80 used neither brand a nor brand b soap . 60 used only brand a soap and for every household that used both brands of soap , 3 used only brand b soap . how many of the 200 household surveyed used both brands of soap ?
[ "a", "b", "c", "d" ]
D
"220 = at least one of soap a or b both brands = x brand b = 3 x = > 60 + x + 3 x = 220 = > 4 x = 160 = > x = 40 answer - d"
openbookqa
obqa_02_04797
Something that may effect a child negatively could be
[ "unicorns", "magic", "time travel", "punching" ]
D
harming something has a negative effect on that something
sciq
sciq_01_05750
When dissolved in water, what do strong acids transfer to the solvent completely?
[ "acidic neutrons", "acidic proteins", "acidic electrons", "acidic protons" ]
D
Strong acids completely transfer their acidic protons to the solvent when dissolved in water. When a weak acid is dissolved in water, most of the molecules will retain their acidic protons, and only a small percentage will dissociate.
sciq
sciq_01_00934
What is an organism that spreads bacteria or other pathogens?
[ "section", "plane", "vector", "arc" ]
C
Some bacteria are spread by vectors. A vector is an organism that spreads bacteria or other pathogens. Most vectors are animals, commonly insects. For example, deer ticks like the one in Figure below spread Lyme disease. Ticks carry Lyme disease bacteria from deer to people when they bite them.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00958
A compass would be useful to
[ "Captain Planet", "captain of industry", "sports team captain", "Navy captain" ]
D
a compass is used to navigate seas
openbookqa
obqa_02_00868
95% of the world's H2O is found in the
[ "antartic", "artic", "seas", "lakes" ]
C
oceans contains most of earth 's water
sciq
sciq_01_09812
Hypersensitivity may refer to a maladaptive response of what system toward a harmless foreign substance?
[ "System", "immune", "oxygen", "brain" ]
B
Hypersensitivities Maladaptive immune responses toward harmless foreign substances or self antigens that occur after tissue sensitization are termed hypersensitivities. The types of hypersensitivities include immediate, delayed, and autoimmunity. A large proportion of the population is affected by one or more types of ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03743
Keratometry is done to assess: March 2012
[ "Corneal sensation", "Corneal endothelium", "Corneal thickness", "Curvature of cornea" ]
D
Ans: D i.e. Curvature of cornea Instruments & their uses Corneal sensitivity may be tested by touching it in various places with a wisp of cotton wool twisted to a fine point & comparing the effect with that on the other, normal cornea The corneal endothelium can be examined cursorily by the specular examination techni...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00997
A farmer sprayed his orange trees with a pesticide to eliminate the insects damaging the trees. Some of the insects survived and produced offspring that were also resistant to the insecticide. Which process is illustrated by the pesticide resistance of the offspring?
[ "natural selection", "selective breeding", "aerobic respiration", "sexual reproduction" ]
A
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_02342
As dry soil becomes more and more broken up, it will always contain more
[ "water", "calcium", "oxygen", "rocks" ]
C
the looseness of soil increases the amount of oxygen in that soil
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02680
The plate-tectonic model has achieved the status of a scientific theory due to which property of the model?
[ "It has been empirically proved to be true.", "It has passed extensive, independent tests of its predictions.", "It is clearer, simpler, and more plausible than other models.", "It provides guidelines for Earth-science investigations that are scientifically valid." ]
B
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01913
Which of the following alcoholic metabolite, after metabolizing in liver causes flushing in Asian population and native Americans
[ "Acetone", "Acetaldehyde", "Methanol", "Formaldehyde" ]
B
Ans: B (Acetaldehyde) Ref: Harper, 25th p.279Some Asian populations and native Americans following alcohol consumption are prone to increased adverse reactions to acetaldehyde owing to a genetic defect of mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase.This was a direct pick from Harper.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01461
A student has a ball of clay that sinks when placed in a pan of water. Which property should he change to make the clay float?
[ "color", "texture", "mass", "shape" ]
D
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_03390
a , b and c enter into partnership . a invests some money at the beginning , b invests double the amount after 6 months , and c invests thrice the amount after 8 months . if the annual gain be rs . 27000 . a ' s share is ?
[ "9000", "2778", "6000", "2889" ]
A
x * 12 : 2 x * 6 : 3 x * 4 1 : 1 : 1 1 / 3 * 27000 = 9000 answer : a
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02654
Antihypeensive which can be used in patients with gout and diabetic mellitus is
[ "Thiazide", "Enalapril", "Propanolol", "Diazoxide" ]
B
Refer kDT 6/e p551 Enalapril, sold under the brand name Vasotec among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, diabetic kidney disease, and hea failure. For hea failure, it is generally used with a diuretic, such as furosemide. It is given by mouth or by injection into a vein. Onset of effects are typ...
sciq
sciq_01_02020
What nullified the idea that all biological catalysts are proteins?
[ "discovery of enzymes", "amino acid theory", "discovery of metabolites", "discovery of ribozymes" ]
D
openbookqa
obqa_02_00548
Some animals are housed
[ "in public exhibitions for viewing", "in boxes for storage", "in barrels for travel", "in tents for sleeping" ]
A
some animals live in zoo exhibits
math_qa
mathqa_03_04973
a ’ s speed is 20 / 19 times that of b . if a and b run a race , what part of the length of the race should a give b as a head start , so that the race ends in a dead heat ?
[ "1 / 19", "3 / 19", "1 / 10", "1 / 20" ]
D
"let d be the full distance . let x be the fraction of the distance that b runs . let v be the speed at which b runs . the time should be the same for both runners . time = d / ( 20 v / 19 ) = xd / v ( 19 / 20 ) * d / v = x * d / v x = 19 / 20 b should have a head start of 1 / 20 of the full distance . the answer is d ...
sciq
sciq_01_03461
What occurs when substances move from areas of lower to higher concentration or when very large molecules are transported?
[ "passive transport", "migration", "active transport", "diffusion" ]
C
Active transport requires energy from the cell. It occurs when substances move from areas of lower to higher concentration or when very large molecules are transported. Types of active transport include ion pumps, such as the sodium-potassium pump, and vesicle transport, which includes endocytosis and exocytosis.
sciq
sciq_01_09339
Why does photosynthesis not occur in the deep-water zone?
[ "it is stagnant", "it is dark", "it is pressurized", "it is cold" ]
B
The deep-water zone is dark so there is no photosynthesis. Most deep-water organisms are scavengers. They feed on dead organisms that fall to the bottom of the lake. Crabs and catfish are two of these types of organisms. Fungi and bacteria are decomposers that live in the deep zone.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01877
Fog is formed by water vapor condensing in what?
[ "plants", "air heads", "empty space", "animals" ]
C
fog is formed by water vapor condensing in the air
sciq
sciq_01_11594
What is freshwater below the earth's surface called?
[ "geyser", "sediment", "groundwater", "precipitation" ]
C
Freshwater below Earth’s surface is called groundwater . The water infiltrates, or seeps down into, the ground from the surface. How does this happen? And where does the water go?.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00358
A skill some humans have is
[ "ten fingers", "vision", "heart beating", "talking" ]
D
skills are learned characteristics
sciq
sciq_01_05680
Within the microsporangium, the microspore mother cell divides by meiosis to give rise to four microspores, each of which will ultimately form this?
[ "ova", "sperm cell", "zygote", "pollen grain" ]
D
Within the microsporangium, the microspore mother cell divides by meiosis to give rise to four microspores, each of which will ultimately form a pollen grain (Figure 32.7). An inner layer of cells, known as the tapetum, provides nutrition to the developing microspores and contributes key components to the pollen wall. ...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03187
A metal sample is placed into a beaker of boiling water. After two minutes the metal is removed. After 5 minutes the metal can be picked up by hand but the water is still too hot to touch. Which of these matter and energy interactions is being illustrated?
[ "water has a low specific heat", "metals have low specific heat", "glass from the beaker is a good insulator", "water loses its heat energy quickly to the air" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_10592
What part of the cell is surrounded by a membrane and holds the genetic information for the cell?
[ "cell wall", "lower", "upper", "nucleus" ]
D
All living cells are surrounded by a cell membrane. Plant cells (Figure 17.3 "An Idealized Plant Cell") and animal cells (Figure 17.4 "An Idealized Animal Cell") contain a cell nucleus that is also surrounded by a membrane and holds the genetic information for the cell. (For more information about genetics and DNA, see...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01612
A 70-year-old man presents with deterioration of vision 3 weeks after cataract extraction and IOL implantation. Slit lamp examination shows honeycomb maculopathy and Fluorescin angiography (FA) shows 'flower petal' hyperfluorescence. The most likely diagnosis is:
[ "Age related macular degeneration (ARMD)", "Central serous Retinopathy (CSR)", "Macular Dystrophy", "Cystoid Macular Edema" ]
D
D i.e. Cystoid Macular Edema - Delayed onset unexpected visual loss, typically with onset in 3-4 weeks postoperatively, presenting as decreased central visual acuity with yellow spot in fovea, honey comb appearance on slit lamp examination, and flower petal or petaloid pattern hyper fluorescence on FA after cataract su...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03028
if taxi fares were $ 1.00 for the first 1 / 5 mile and $ 0.30 for each 1 / 5 mile there after , then the taxi fare for a 3 - mile ride was
[ "$ 1.56", "$ 2.40", "$ 3.80", "$ 5.20" ]
D
"in 3 miles , initial 1 / 5 mile charge is $ 1 rest of the distance = 3 - ( 1 / 5 ) = 14 / 5 rest of the distance charge = 14 ( 0.3 ) = $ 4.2 ( as the charge is 0.3 for every 1 / 5 mile ) = > total charge for 3 miles = 1 + 4.2 = 5.2 answer is d ."
sciq
sciq_01_08187
What can exposure to chemical or biological agents cause later in life?
[ "regression", "adaptation", "spontaneous mutation", "an acquired immunodeficiency" ]
D
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02675
A young woman with ataxia-telangiectasia syndrome.For each patient with a medical condition, select the most likely immune dysfunction.
[ "B-cell deficiency/dysfunction", "mixed T- and B-cell deficiency/dysfunction", "T-lymphocyte deficiency/dysfunction", "neutropenia" ]
B
Ataxia-telangiectasia and both T- and B-cell dysfunction.Multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia are two of the more common causes of B-cell deficiency/dysfunction. Hodgkin's disease, AIDS, sarcoidosis, and thymic aplasia or hypoplasia result in T-lymphocyte depletion/dysfunction. SLE has been associated with...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01840
find a two digit number , given that the sum of the digits is 12 and the difference of the digits is 2 . ?
[ "66", "87", "75", "88" ]
C
"using elimination method find which of the options fit the description of the number . . . from the option only 75 meets this description sum of digits - - - 7 + 5 = 12 difference of digits - - - 7 - 5 = 2 answer c ."
math_qa
mathqa_03_04977
sum of the squares of 3 no . is 149 and the sum of their products taken two at a time is 70 . find the sum ?
[ "17", "19", "21", "13" ]
A
"( a + b + c ) 2 = a 2 + b 2 + c 2 + 2 ( ab + bc + ca ) = 149 + 2 * 70 a + b + c = â ˆ š 289 = 17 answer a"
sciq
sciq_01_10735
What is the term for a disturbance in matter that causes the transfer of energy from place to place?
[ "flooding wave", "mechanical wave", "temperature wave", "nucleation" ]
B
A mechanical wave is a disturbance in matter that transfers energy from place to place. A mechanical wave starts when matter is disturbed. An example of a mechanical wave is pictured in Figure below . A drop of water falls into a pond. This disturbs the water in the pond. What happens next? The disturbance travels outw...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03882
A mammal usually nurses its what?
[ "parents", "ears", "head", "younglings" ]
D
a mammal usually nurses its offspring
sciq
sciq_01_10092
Blood flows into the kidney through which artery?
[ "main artery", "renal artery", "blood artery", "pulminary artery" ]
B
Blood flows into the kidney through the renal artery. The renal artery connects to capillaries inside the kidney. Capillaries and nephrons lie very close to each other in the kidney.
sciq
sciq_01_05663
What kind of fibers are used to transport telephone and television signals?
[ "hair fibers", "process fibers", "optical fibers", "touch fibers" ]
C
Total internal reflection allows the light to travel down the optical fiber and not pass through the sides of the tube. The light continuously reflects from the inside of the tube and eventually comes out the end. Optical fibers make interesting lamps but they are also used to transport telephone and television signals...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03087
a shopkeeper buys two articles for rs . 1000 each and then sells them , making 75 % profit on the first article and 75 % loss on second article . find the net profit or loss percent ?
[ "200", "768", "276", "750" ]
D
"profit on first article = 75 % of 1000 = 750 . this is equal to the loss he makes on the second article . that , is he makes neither profit nor loss . answer : d"
sciq
sciq_01_03075
What carries warm or cold water throughout the world’s oceans?
[ "gravity", "ocean currents", "earth rotation", "pipes" ]
B
Ocean currents carry warm or cold water throughout the world’s oceans. They help to even out the temperatures in the oceans. This also affects the temperature of the atmosphere and the climate around the world. Currents that are near shore have a direct impact on climate. They may make the climate much colder or warmer...
sciq
sciq_01_08006
Bony fish can live in either of what type of aquatic biome?
[ "saltwater or freshwater", "coral reefs or freshwater", "estuaries or saltwater", "oceans or estuaries" ]
A
Bony fish may live in salt water or freshwater. They consume a wide range of foods. For example, they may eat algae, smaller fish, detritus, or dead organisms, depending on the species of fish.
math_qa
mathqa_03_03794
there are 2 sections a and b in a class , consisting of 36 and 24 students respectively . if the average weight of section a is 30 kg and that of section b is 30 kg , find the average of the whole class ?
[ "30 kg", "37 kg", "42 kg", "55.12 kg" ]
A
"total weight of 36 + 44 students = 36 * 30 + 24 * 30 = 1800 average weight of the class is = 1800 / 60 = 30 kg answer is a"
sciq
sciq_01_07445
How does heat travel from the sun to the earth?
[ "through sound waves", "thermal radiation from the sun", "secondary radiation from the sun", "through light waves" ]
B
The bonfire from the opening image has a lot of thermal energy. Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of moving particles of matter, and the transfer of thermal energy is called heat. Thermal energy from the bonfire is transferred to the hands by thermal radiation. Thermal radiation is the transfer of thermal ener...
sciq
sciq_01_05274
Larger animals expend more of what to achieve locomotion?
[ "energy", "distance", "neurons", "time" ]
A
math_qa
mathqa_03_03185
cole drove from home to work at an average speed of 75 kmh . he then returned home at an average speed of 105 kmh . if the round trip took a total of 6 hours , how many minutes did it take cole to drive to work ?
[ "84", "136", "172", "210" ]
D
"first round distance travelled ( say ) = d speed = 75 k / h time taken , t 2 = d / 75 hr second round distance traveled = d ( same distance ) speed = 105 k / h time taken , t 2 = d / 105 hr total time taken = 6 hrs therefore , 6 = d / 75 + d / 105 lcm of 75 and 105 = 525 6 = d / 75 + d / 105 = > 6 = 7 d / 525 + 5 d / ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01193
let q represent a set of 7 distinct prime numbers . if the sum of the numbers in q is even and x is a member of q , then what is the least possible value that x can be ?
[ "1", "2", "3", "5" ]
C
q = p 1 + p 2 + p 3 + p 4 + p 5 + p 6 + p 7 = even ( and all primes are distinct ) if the least prime is 2 then we have sum of q = even . ans . c . 3
math_qa
mathqa_03_04804
if x / 4 years ago roger was 14 years old and x / 4 years from now he will be 4 x years old , how old will he be 4 x years from now ?
[ "31", "35", "30", "40" ]
A
"assume the current age = a a - x / 4 = 14 ( i ) a + x / 4 = 4 x or a = 15 x / 4 ( ii ) putting the value of a from ( ii ) in ( i ) 15 x / 4 - x / 4 = 14 or 14 x / 4 = 14 therefore x = 4 and a = 15 4 x years from now , age will be 15 + 4 * 4 = 31 option a"
sciq
sciq_01_03876
Survivorship curves show the distribution of individuals in a population according to what metric?
[ "birth rate", "weight", "age", "height" ]
C
Figure 19.4 Survivorship curves show the distribution of individuals in a population according to age. Humans and most mammals have a Type I survivorship curve, because death primarily occurs in the older years. Birds have a Type II survivorship curve, as death at any age is equally probable. Trees have a Type III surv...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03862
a swimming pool 9 m wide and 12 m long is 1 m deep on the shallow side and 4 m deep on the deeper side . its volume is ?
[ "870 m 3", "277 m 3", "270 m 3", "220 m 3" ]
C
"volume will be length * breadth * height , but in this case two heights are given so we will take average , volume = ( 12 ∗ 9 ∗ ( 1 + 42 ) ) m 312 ∗ 9 ∗ 2.5 m 3 = 270 m 3 answer : c"
math_qa
mathqa_03_02129
5 / 8 th of a job is completed in 10 days . if a person works at the same pace , how many days will he take to complete the job ?
[ "8", "9", "6", "2" ]
C
explanation : solution : it is given that 5 / 8 th of the work is completed in 10 days . = > remaining work = 3 / 8 th of total applying unitary method : total work will be completed in 10 * 8 / 5 days = > it takes 16 days to complete total work = > hence , remaining work days = 16 - 10 = 6 days answer : c
openbookqa
obqa_02_00430
Why should people conserve gas when fueling their cars?
[ "because it can only be used once", "because it is hard to find", "because the more it is used the more it costs", "because it can mess up their engines" ]
A
fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource
openbookqa
obqa_02_04517
People are switching from coal to wind to
[ "do nothing at all", "heat and cool Mars", "sing songs to birds", "producing heat for dwellings" ]
D
wind is used for producing electricity
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01178
Residential construction is expanding in Florida. The expansion has caused fragmentation of habitats. One of the results of the increased construction is a decrease in the number of large predators such as the coyote, black bear, and panther. Which will be the most immediate local result of this fragmentation?
[ "decrease in middle-sized predators", "large predators will become extinct", "increase in population of prey species", "increase in population of top carnivores" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_04442
What kind of muscle relationship generally produces back-and-forth movement of a body part?
[ "cooperative muscles", "antagonistic muscles", "synchronized muscles", "complementary muscles" ]
B
sciq
sciq_01_08255
All species of crocodilians have similar body structures, including an elongated snout, powerful jaws, muscular tail, large protective scales, streamlined body, and eyes and nostrils that are positioned on what?
[ "side of head", "top of head", "back of head", "below the neck" ]
B
The basic crocodilian body plan ( Figure below ) is a very successful one and has changed little over time. Modern species actually look very similar to their Cretaceous ancestors of 84 million years ago. All species of crocodilians have similar body structures, including an elongated snout, powerful jaws, muscular tai...
sciq
sciq_01_06952
Liquids that mix with each other in all proportions are said to be miscible, maning they have infinite mutual what?
[ "insolubility", "viscosity", "solubility", "salinity" ]
C
Solutions of Liquids in Liquids We know that some liquids mix with each other in all proportions; in other words, they have infinite mutual solubility and are said to be miscible. Ethanol, sulfuric acid, and ethylene glycol (popular for use as antifreeze, pictured in Figure 11.14) are examples of liquids that are compl...
sciq
sciq_01_00422
In scientific investigations, descriptive statistics are useful for summarizing the characteristics of large what?
[ "questions", "samples", "organisms", "tissues" ]
B
The girls in the picture above make up a small sample—there are only four of them. In scientific investigations, samples may include hundreds or even thousands of people or other objects of study. Especially when samples are very large, it’s important to be able to summarize their overall characteristics with a few num...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00963
What is made when sugar is dissolved in water?
[ "a colloid", "a solution", "a suspension", "an evaporation" ]
B
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_00362
kathleen can paint a room in 3 hours , and anthony can paint an identical room in 4 hours . how many hours would it take kathleen and anthony to paint both rooms if they work together at their respective rates ?
[ "8 / 15", "4 / 3", "15 / 8", "24 / 7" ]
D
"( 1 / 3 + 1 / 4 ) t = 2 t = 24 / 7 answer : d"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01954
Which does not cause Tinea Capitis
[ "Epidermophyton", "Microsporum", "Trichophyton Rubrum", "Trichophyton Violaceum/Schoenleinii" ]
A
A i.e. Epidermophyton
math_qa
mathqa_03_01495
a student traveled 30 percent of the distance of the trip alone , continued another 20 miles with a friend , and then finished the last half of the trip alone . how many miles long was the trip ?
[ "240", "200", "160", "100" ]
D
"let x be the total length of the trip . 0.3 x + 20 miles + 0.5 x = x 20 miles = 0.2 x x = 100 miles the answer is d ."
sciq
sciq_01_03448
What is the term for the relationship in which one species benefits while the other species is harmed?
[ "commensal relationship", "symbiotic relationship", "parasitic relationship", "combative relationship" ]
B
symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits while the other species is harmed.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01151
A bird eating a lizard is an example of what type of relationship?
[ "symbiotic", "producer", "parasitic", "predatory" ]
D
hawks eat lizards
math_qa
mathqa_03_03397
p and q started a business investing rs . 45,000 and rs . 10,000 respectively . in what ratio the profit earned after 2 years be divided between p and q respectively ?
[ "9 : 2", "4 : 5", "9 : 3", "17 : 9" ]
A
"p : q = 45000 : 10000 = 9 : 2 answer : a"
sciq
sciq_01_09658
What material is transported in a process called longshore drift?
[ "foods", "grass", "boats", "sediment" ]
D
The transport of sediments by longshore currents is called longshore drift . Longshore drift is created in this way: Sediment is moved up the beach by an incoming wave. The wave approaches at an angle to the shore. Water then moves straight offshore. The sediment moves straight down the beach with it. The sediment is a...
sciq
sciq_01_09383
What property of an object is obtained by multiplying its mass and its velocity?
[ "fluid", "momentum", "movement", "component" ]
B
When skater 2 runs into skater 1, he’s going faster than skater 1 so he has more momentum. Momentum is a property of a moving object that makes it hard to stop. It’s a product of the object’s mass and velocity. At the moment of the collision, skater 2 transfers some of his momentum to skater 1, who shoots forward when ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01664
Dead organisms, like trees provide
[ "thriving communities", "families", "love", "heat" ]
A
dead organisms rot
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02750
At what level of organization does damage compromise the function of the whole system?
[ "a cell", "an organ", "a tissue", "an organelle" ]
B
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_00354
if a person gets some fruit wine for a gift, how can they measure its volume?
[ "they can use a cylinder with unit markings", "none of these", "they can use a tape measure", "they can use a thermometer" ]
A
a graduated cylinder is a kind of instrument for measuring volume of liquids or objects
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03519
In a 24 year old man weight of the upper limb is transmitted to the axial skeleton by?
[ "Coracoacromial ligament", "Coracoclavicular ligament", "Costoclavicular ligament", "Coracohumeral ligament" ]
B
The axial skeleton shapes the longitudinal axis of the human body. Coracoclavicular ligament suspends the scapula from the lower one third of the clavicle and forms a strong bond between them. The weight of the upper limb is transmitted to the axial skeleton through this ligament. A fracture of the clavicle, medial to ...