During an electrical storm, a lightning flash is seen before the sound of thunder that it generated can be heard. The farther a person is from the storm, the greater the time interval between the light flash and the arrival of the sound. Which of the following statements best explains this phenomenon?
Air is a mixture of gases, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, but it also contains a small amount of water vapor. Depending on its temperature, water can exist in any of the three states of matter.
In the diagram at the left, water droplets have formed on the outside of the can, and the can contains pieces of ice.
Based on the information and diagram, which statement regarding the droplets on the outside of the can is the most accurate?
Flowers are the reproductive part of some plants. The stamen is the male reproductive organ while the pistil is the female organ. At the tip of the stamen is the anther, which forms pollen grains in which the sperm cells are formed. Pollen grains are transferred to the pistil by wind, water, insects, and other mechanisms.
Which statement best interprets the diagram and information?
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When choosing an organism to study, geneticists prefer the following characteristics. The organism should be small, have a fast growth rate, and have the ability to produce many offspring.
Based on these criteria, which plant would be LEAST useful for a genetic study?