Refer to IT's About Business 5

question 66

Multiple Choice

Refer to IT's About Business 5.1 - Predicting Airplane Arrivals More Accurately: The purpose of the first Flight Quest contest was to_______.

• A)make it easier for pilots to submit their flight plans.
• B)develop an algorithm that could help airlines better predict flight arrival times and reduce delays.
• C)determine the best flight path for individual flights.
• D)get baggage off planes faster.

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Definitions:

Water

A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen, essential for most forms of life on Earth.

Blood pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, maintaining a tightly regulated level that is essential for normal bodily functions, usually around 7.35 to 7.45.

Fibrous Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue rich in collagen fibers that provides support and shock absorption in various structures of the body such as ligaments and tendons.

Alveolar Walls

Thin layers of cells in the lungs where gas exchange between air and blood occurs.