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LaDunn

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Cesium-137 is both produced in nuclear fallout and has a half-life of 30 years. Cesium-137 is capable of long-term effects because it is
 
  A) chemically similar to calcium and is absorbed in the bones.
  B) chemically similar to potassium and is taken up by living organisms as part of body fluids.
  C) chemically similar to sodium and collects in the blood.
  D) chemically similar to magnesium and collects in the blood.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT powered by the sun?
 
  A) the water cycle
  B) the winds
  C) geothermal energy
  D) biomass production


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Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Aug 27, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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