Runoff water contaminated with fuel floating on top presents a danger to firefighters because protective clothing can:

a. more easily cause overheating.
b. become heavier when wet.
c. cause slips and falls to become more likely.
d. absorb fuel in a wicking action.

Answer: d. absorb fuel in a wicking action.

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One type of genetic engineering that is extremely controversial is cloning. Which of the following statements accurately describes an aspect of this process?

A. The egg and sperm cells in our bodies are clones. B. A clone is an organism produced asexually from a cell from each of the parents. C. A clone is genetically identical to the parent. D. Fraternal twins are clones. E. Identical twins are not clones.

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To best demonstrate frequencies in changes over a period of time, a(n) ____________________ graph should be utilized.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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