NYSTCE CST 245 Arts and Science Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

NYSTCE CST 245 Arts and Science Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct Commensalism - ANSWER an association between two organisms in which one benefits and the other derives neither benefit nor harm. convection - ANSWER The transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas El Nino - ANSWER (oceanography) a warm ocean current that flows along the equator from the date line and south off the coast of Ecuador at Christmas time epicenter - ANSWER the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake Estuary - ANSWER A habitat in which the fresh water of a river meets the salt water of the ocean. Gametes - ANSWER a mature haploid male or female germ cell that is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote. Zygote - ANSWER fertilized egg diploid cell - ANSWER A cell containing two sets of chromosomes (2n), one set inherited from each parent. haploid cell - ANSWER A cell containing only one set of chromosomes (n). Interferons - ANSWER interfere with viral replication within cells Isotope - ANSWER Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons knot - ANSWER Velocity of one nautical mile per hour lenticular clouds - ANSWER A cloud in the shape of a lens. Nimbostratus - ANSWER Dark stratus clouds that bring rain. Permafrost - ANSWER permanently frozen ground Phylum - ANSWER in classification, a group of closely related classes Phloem - ANSWER The vascular tissue through which food moves in some plants virga - ANSWER perceptiation that evaporates before it reaches earth surface. allegory - ANSWER art that represents or symbolizes some idea or quality. amphora - ANSWER egg shaped grecian urn annealing - ANSWER softening by heating glass or metal that has become hardened Arebesque - ANSWER Very intricate designs based on plant forms. atrium - ANSWER open rectangular court in the front of a church baluster - ANSWER a small curved post or pillar batten - ANSWER strips of wood used as a base for plastering or for attaching tile bevel - ANSWER to round off a sharp edge biscuit - ANSWER unglazed porcelain bust - ANSWER a sculpture depicting a head, neck, and upper chest of a figure casement - ANSWER a window that opens on hinges along its side Chancel - ANSWER The portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail. decoupage - ANSWER Cutting out designs to be used in a collage. niche - ANSWER a wall recess obelisk - ANSWER A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top parquet - ANSWER floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic like matter; CF. strip: long narrow piece sarcophagus - ANSWER stone coffin sizing - ANSWER gluelike material used to stiffen paper or to seal a wall or canvas tempera - ANSWER a type of painting that binds the pigment with a mixture of egg and water or egg and oil vihara - ANSWER Buddhist monastery Monarchy - ANSWER A government ruled by a king or queen republic - ANSWER rule by law Theocracy - ANSWER A government controlled by religious leaders Bill of Rights, 1791 - ANSWER The Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. Proposed to assuage the fears of Anti- Federalists (personal Liberty) First Admendment - ANSWER freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, right of assembly, right to petition Fourth Admendment - ANSWER this admendment stats that there shall be no unreasonable searches and/or seizures. One must get a search warrent to look through one's property Fifth Amendment - ANSWER A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self- incrimination, and punishment without due process of law. Indian Removal Act - ANSWER Passed in 1830, authorized Andrew Jackson to negotiate land-exchange treaties with tribes living east of the Mississippi. The treaties enacted under this act's provisions paved the way for the reluctant—and often forcible— emigration of tens of thousands of American Indians to the West. Trail of Tears - ANSWER The Cherokee Indians were forced to leave their lands. They traveled from North Carolina and Georgia through Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas-more than 800 miles (1,287 km)-to the Indian Territory. More than 4, 00 Cherokees died of cold, disease, and lack of food during the 116-day journey. Civil War () - ANSWER deadliest war in American history; conflict between north (union) and south (confederacy); 11 southern slave states wanted to secede from Union