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What is the name given to the reaction that occurs when an acid and a base are mixed?
The reaction that occurs when an acid and a base are mixed is called a neutralization reaction. In this process,...
Added: 17 Apr 2000
Updated: 01 Nov 2025
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What is the primary gas that plants take in during photosynthesis?
The primary gas that plants take in during photosynthesis is carbon dioxide (CO2). Through this process, plants convert carbon dioxide...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 17 Nov 2025
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What is the term for a wave that requires a medium for propagation?
A wave that requires a medium for propagation is known as a mechanical wave. Unlike electromagnetic waves, which can travel...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 17 Nov 2025
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In genetics, what is the term for the observable characteristics of an organism?
The term for the observable characteristics of an organism is phenotype. This includes traits such as appearance, behavior, and other...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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What factor primarily drives the water cycle?
The primary factor driving the water cycle is solar energy. The sun heats water bodies, facilitating evaporation and transforming liquid...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 23 Nov 2025
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What is a common implication of climate change for marine life?
A common implication of climate change for marine life includes ocean acidification, which affects the health of organisms such as...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 01 Dec 2025
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What is nitrogen fixation?
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen (N2) is converted into a usable form, such as ammonia, by...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 09 Nov 2025
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What type of fossil provides evidence for the evolutionary link between species?
A type of fossil that provides evidence for evolutionary links between species is known as a transitional fossil. These fossils...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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What is the outcome of alleles in a heterozygous organism?
In a heterozygous organism, the outcome of alleles is that both dominant and recessive traits can be expressed, depending on...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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How does the structure of DNA enable its variability?
The structure of DNA enables its variability through the sequence of nucleotides that comprise its strands. Variations arise from differences...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 23 Nov 2025
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What is the process of thinning ice caps indicative of?
The process of thinning ice caps is indicative of climate change and global warming. As temperatures rise due to increased...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 09 Nov 2025
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What is the relationship between an organism’s genotype and phenotype?
The relationship between an organism’s genotype and phenotype is integral to understanding how traits are expressed. The genotype refers to...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 12 Nov 2025
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What adaptation do cacti have for surviving in arid environments?
Cacti have adapted to survive in arid environments primarily through specialized structures like thick, waxy skin that minimizes water loss...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 25 Nov 2025
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What is the general importance of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Decomposers are critically important in ecosystems as they break down organic matter from dead organisms, returning essential nutrients to the...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 09 Nov 2025
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What environmental factors can affect the distribution of species?
Environmental factors affecting species distribution include temperature, precipitation, altitude, and soil type. These factors interact to create specific habitats that...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 21 Nov 2025
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What is the term for ecological relationships involving competition?
The term for ecological relationships involving competition is intraspecific and interspecific competition. Intraspecific competition occurs within the same species, while...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 24 Nov 2025
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What is the role of the nitrogen cycle in ecosystems?
The nitrogen cycle plays a vital role in ecosystems by converting atmospheric nitrogen into forms that organisms can utilize. Through...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 08 Nov 2025
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What is the main difference between primary and secondary succession?
The main difference between primary and secondary succession lies in the starting conditions of the environment. Primary succession occurs in...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 11 Nov 2025
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What is the primary way that evolution is driven in populations?
The primary driver of evolution in populations is natural selection. This process favors individuals with traits that enhance their survival...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 19 Nov 2025
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What do you call the study of past climates?
The study of past climates is known as paleoclimatology. This discipline examines data from various sources such as ice cores,...
Added: 16 Apr 2000
Updated: 30 Nov 2025
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