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What type of scientific model represents complex systems with simplified representations?
A scientific model that represents complex systems through simplified representations is known as a conceptual model. These models help scientists...
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What is the primary reason for the occurrence of tides in the ocean?
The primary reason for the occurrence of ocean tides is the gravitational pull exerted by the Moon and the Sun....
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What is the term for the position of a molecule in relation to others in a chemical equation?
The term for the position of a molecule in relation to others in a chemical equation is called stoichiometry. This...
Added: 19 Apr 2000
Updated: 11 Nov 2025
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Which specific type of muscle tissue is characterized by striations?
Striated muscle tissue is characterized by alternating light and dark bands, known as striations. This type of muscle is primarily...
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What do we call the unit of measure for energy?
The unit of measure for energy is called a joule. This SI unit quantifies energy transfer, work done, or heat...
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Updated: 11 Nov 2025
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What is the term for the force per unit area exerted by a fluid?
The term for the force per unit area exerted by a fluid is known as pressure. It quantifies how much...
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Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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What is the primary bacterium used in yogurt production?
The primary bacterium used in yogurt production is Lactobacillus bulgaricus. This bacteria, along with Streptococcus thermophilus, ferments lactose, the sugar...
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Updated: 25 Nov 2025
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What is the main purpose of DNA replication?
The main purpose of DNA replication is to ensure the accurate duplication of genetic material before cell division. This process...
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What is the primary method by which the planet's climate can change over time?
The primary method by which the planet's climate can change over time is through natural processes such as volcanic eruptions,...
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Updated: 02 Nov 2025
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What is the term for a solution that contains more solute than is normally soluble?
The term for a solution that contains more solute than is normally soluble is referred to as a supersaturated solution....
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Updated: 02 Nov 2025
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What is the scientific study of matter and its interactions called?
The scientific study of matter and its interactions is called chemistry. Chemistry explores the composition, structure, properties, and changes that...
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What is the primary component of human hair and nails?
The primary component of human hair and nails is keratin. Keratin is a structural protein that provides strength and durability...
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Updated: 02 Nov 2025
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What is the term for the scientific investigation of past life forms through fossils?
The term for the scientific investigation of past life forms through fossils is called paleontology. This branch of science focuses...
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Updated: 01 Nov 2025
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What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other?
The type of plate boundary characterized by plates sliding past each other is called a transform boundary. At these boundaries,...
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What is the mechanism of inheritance proposed by Mendel?
The mechanism of inheritance proposed by Mendel is known as segregation. Mendel's laws describe how genes are inherited through the...
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Updated: 30 Nov 2025
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What is the term for a large body of water that is partially enclosed by land?
The term for a large body of water that is partially enclosed by land is bay. Bays are significant geographical...
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Updated: 16 Nov 2025
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What type of adaptation allows animals to blend into their surroundings?
The type of adaptation that allows animals to blend into their surroundings is called camouflage. This survival strategy helps organisms...
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Updated: 22 Nov 2025
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What is the process by which a cell engulfs material from its environment?
The process by which a cell engulfs material from its environment is known as phagocytosis. This form of cellular transport...
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Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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What is the most commonly used unit for measuring temperature?
The most commonly used unit for measuring temperature is the degree Celsius (°C). Celsius is widely adopted in scientific contexts...
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Updated: 21 Nov 2025
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What type of symbiosis benefits one organism while harming another?
The type of symbiosis where one organism benefits while harming another is called parasitism. In this relationship, the parasite derives...
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Updated: 28 Nov 2025
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