MEGA General Science: Practice & Study Guide

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23 chapters in MEGA General Science: Practice & Study Guide

Ch 1. About the MEGA Tests
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What are the MEGA Tests?
The Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments (MEGA) are comprised of several different certification tests for prospective and current Missouri educational professionals. Read on to learn more about these tests and what you can do to prepare for them.
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How to Read Scientific Graphs & Charts
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How Randomized Experiments Are Designed
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Experiments vs Observational Studies: Definition, Differences & Examples
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True Experimental Design
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Evaluating Data from Scientific Investigation
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Organizing & Reporting Experimental Results Take Quiz
How to Interpret Correlations in Research Results
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Validity and Reliability: How to Assess the Quality of a Research Study
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How to Analyze an Argument's Effectiveness & Validity
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Reading & Understanding Scientific Texts Take Quiz
Technical Text: Definition & Examples
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Deciphering Words, Symbols & Phrases in Informational Texts Take Quiz
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Science During the Enlightenment Period: Innovations, Discoveries & Major Figures
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Effects of the Scientific Revolution
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Using Technology in Scientific Experiments & Analysis
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What Is STEM Education? - Definition, Importance & Standards
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Careers in the Sciences: Typical Courses & Degrees
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Scientific Advances in the 21st Century
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How Science Has Changed Society
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How Science, Technology & Economic Activity Shape Societies
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Scientific Research & Technological Advancements: Risks & Benefits
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Ethical Obligations in Scientific Investigations Take Quiz
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What Are Atoms? - Definition & Structure Take Quiz
Early Atomic Theory: Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford and Millikan
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Hund's Rule, the Pauli Exclusion Principle & the Aufbau Principle
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Quantum Theory: Definition & Examples
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Lewis Dot Structures: Resonance
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Electron Configurations in Atomic Energy Levels
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What Are Elements?
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What Is a Chemical Compound? - Definition & Examples
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Heterogeneous Mixture: Definition & Examples
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Acids and Bases
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The Periodic Table: Properties of Groups and Periods
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Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties
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States of Matter and Chemical Versus Physical Changes to Matter
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The Kinetic Molecular Theory: Properties of Solids and Liquids
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What Are Radioactive Materials? - Definition, Examples, Uses & Benefits
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Intermolecular Forces in Chemistry: Definition, Types & Examples
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Mole-to-Mole Ratios and Calculations of a Chemical Equation
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Mass-to-Mass Stoichiometric Calculations
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Reactant in Chemistry: Definition & Examples
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Neutralization and Acid-Base Reactions
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Redox (Oxidation-Reduction) Reactions: Definitions and Examples
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Rate of a Chemical Reaction: Modifying Factors
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Effect of Catalysts on Rates of Reaction
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Rate of a Chemical Reaction: Effect of Temperature
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Equilibrium: Chemical and Dynamic
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LeChatelier's Principle: Disruption and Re-Establishment of Equilibrium
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What Is Motion? - Definition & Equations
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Uniformly-Accelerated Motion and the Big Five Kinematics Equations
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Free-Body Diagrams
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What Is a Vector? - Definition & Types
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Force: Definition and Types
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Find Displacement: Definition & Equation
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Work: Definition, Characteristics, and Examples
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Power: Definition and Mathematics
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First Law of Thermodynamics: Law of Conservation of Energy
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Kinetic Energy to Potential Energy: Relationship in Different Energy Types
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What is Thermal Energy? - Definition & Examples
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Mechanisms of Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection & Radiation
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Waves: Types & Definition
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Wave Parameters: Wavelength, Amplitude, Period, Frequency & Speed
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Wave Propagation
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The Doppler Effect: Definition, Examples & Applications
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The 7 Major Regions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Mirrors: Difference Between Plane & Spherical
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Ray Tracing with Mirrors: Reflected Images
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Thin Lens Equation: Examples & Questions
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What is a Prism? - Definition & Refraction
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Reflection & Refraction of Light: Physics Lab
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Polarization of Light & Malus's Law
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Polarization by Reflection & Brewster's Law
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Electric Charge and Force: Definition, Repulsion & Attraction
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What is Static Electricity? - Definition, Causes & Uses
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What is Electric Current? - Definition, Unit & Types
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Potential Difference: Definition, Formula & Examples
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Series Circuits: Definition & Concepts
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Parallel Circuits: Definition & Concepts
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Ohm's Law: Definition & Relationship Between Voltage, Current & Resistance
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What is a Magnet? - Definition & Examples
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What is a Magnetic Field?
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What is an Electromagnet? - Definition, Uses & Parts
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Electromagnetic Induction: Conductor to Conductor & Transformers
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Impedance in Alternating Current Circuits
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Electric Motors & Generators: Converting Between Electrical and Mechanical Energy
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What is Cell Theory? - Definition & Parts
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Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells: Similarities and Differences
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Organelles: Internal Components of a Cell
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What is Respiration? - Definition, Process & Equation
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Photosynthesis: Definition & Reactions Take Quiz
Specialized Cells: Types & Functions
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What is Mitosis? - Definition, Stages & Function
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What is Meiosis? - Steps & Results
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The Cell Cycle: Definition, Phases & Sequence
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Passive & Active Transport in Cells
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Major Elements in Biological Molecules: Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates & Lipids
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What are Enzymes? - Definition & Explanation
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Enzyme Rate of Reaction: Factors & Catalysts
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What is Biodiversity? - Definition and Relation to Ecosystem Stability
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Taxonomy: Classification and Naming of Living Things
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Cladograms and Phylogenetic Trees: Evolution Classifications
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Kingdom Protista: Definition, Characteristics & Examples
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Kingdom Plantae: Facts, Characteristics & Examples
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Animalia Kingdom: Definition, Characteristics & Facts
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Kingdom Fungi: Definition, Characteristics, & Examples
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What is a Life Cycle? - Definition, Stages & Examples
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Living Systems Requirement for Free Energy and Matter
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DNA: Discovery, Facts, Structure & Function in Heredity
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Mendel's First Law: The Law of Segregation
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Mendel's Second Law: The Law of Independent Assortment
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The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance: Segregation and Independent Assortment
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Punnett Square: Definition & Example
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The Multiplication Rule & Mendelian Inheritance
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The Addition Rule Applied to Mendelian Inheritance
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Using Probability to Solve Complex Genetics Problems
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Making Sense of the Genetic Code: Codon Recognition
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How Does DNA Replicate?
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Mutations: When DNA Is Copied Wrong
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Protein Synthesis in the Cell and the Central Dogma
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What is Genetic Engineering? - Definition and Examples
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DNA Sequencing and the Human Genome
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Formation of the Earth: Theories
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Causes of Tectonic Plate Movement
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Rock Cycle: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks
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The Dynamic Earth: Internal & External Forces that Shape Earth's Surface
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From Highways to Canals: How Transportation Infrastructure Affects Ecosystems
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Earth's Materials: Minerals, Rocks, Soil & Water
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Fossil: Definition, Types, Characteristics & Examples
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What Is Geothermal Energy? - Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages
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What Are Fossil Fuels? - Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages
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Glacial Deposition: Definition & Results
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Geologic Time Scale: Major Eons, Eras, Periods and Epochs
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What Are Natural Resources? - Definition & Types
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Land & Natural Resources: Scarcity & Allocation
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Missouri's Natural Resources Take Quiz
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Major Components of the Atmosphere
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The Structure of the Atmosphere
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Weather vs. Climate: Definition, Differences & Effects
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Climate Classifications & Their Global Distribution
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Natural Factors That Determine a Region's Climate
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How Geography Affects the Weather
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Types of Air Masses & Their Effect on Weather
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Understanding Weather Fronts: Types & Their Effect on Weather
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Global Warming: Atmospheric Causes and Effect on Climate
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Factors Involved in Climate Change
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What are Ocean Currents? - Definition & Types
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Volcanic Eruption: Gases Released & Their Effects
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What is Lightning? - Definition, Types & Causes
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Lesson Quizzes (218)

Every lesson in MEGA General Science is accompanied by a short quiz to assess your mastery of the material. It can be taken any number of times for your own practice.

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Course and Chapter Practice Tests

Each of the 21 main chapters in MEGA General Science comes with an optional Practice Test, as well as an overall Practice Test. Once you take the test, you will receive a detailed report complete with your personal statistics and even specific lessons to focus on.

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