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What is the term used to describe the maximum number of individuals an environment can support?
The term used to describe the maximum number of individuals an environment can support is carrying capacity. This concept reflects...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 04 Nov 2025
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What term describes a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?
The term that describes a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances is element. Elements are the fundamental...
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Updated: 13 Nov 2025
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What is the process by which sunlight powers chemical reactions in plants?
The process by which sunlight powers chemical reactions in plants is called photosynthesis. During this process, plants convert light energy...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 11 Nov 2025
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What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
The role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system is to facilitate communication between neurons by transmitting signals across synapses. These...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 30 Nov 2025
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What is the universal solvent known for dissolving many substances?
The universal solvent known for dissolving many substances is water. Due to its polar nature, water is effective at disassociating...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 01 Dec 2025
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What is the main role of the plasma membrane?
The main role of the plasma membrane is to serve as a selective barrier that regulates the entry and exit...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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Which process is responsible for the formation of clouds?
The process responsible for the formation of clouds is called condensation. This occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere cools...
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Updated: 08 Nov 2025
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What do you call the study of electromagnetic phenomena?
The study of electromagnetic phenomena is called electromagnetism. This field examines the interactions between electrically charged particles and the electromagnetic...
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Updated: 22 Nov 2025
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What process describes the movement of water through a semipermeable membrane?
The process that describes the movement of water through a semipermeable membrane is called osmosis. Osmosis occurs when water molecules...
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Updated: 24 Nov 2025
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What is the foundational principle of thermodynamics?
The foundational principle of thermodynamics is the conservation of energy, often expressed as the first law of thermodynamics. This law...
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Updated: 08 Nov 2025
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What is the common characteristic of mammals in terms of reproduction?
The common characteristic of mammals in terms of reproduction is that they typically give birth to live young rather than...
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Updated: 17 Nov 2025
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What is the fundamental difference between a virus and a bacterium?
The fundamental difference between a virus and a bacterium lies in their structure and replication methods. Bacteria are single-celled organisms...
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Updated: 25 Nov 2025
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In chemistry, what is the term for a negative ion?
In chemistry, the term for a negative ion is an anion. Anions form when an atom gains one or more...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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What is the term used for the maximum rate of growth of a population in an ecological system?
The term used for the maximum rate of growth of a population in an ecological system is called biological capacity...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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What is the primary force that drives plate tectonics?
The primary force that drives plate tectonics is mantle convection. This process occurs when the heat from the Earth's interior...
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Updated: 02 Nov 2025
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What does the term "genome" refer to?
The term "genome" refers to the complete set of genetic material present in an organism. This includes all of its...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 01 Nov 2025
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What role does the ozone layer play in Earth's atmosphere?
The ozone layer plays a critical role in Earth's atmosphere by absorbing the majority of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation....
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Updated: 30 Nov 2025
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What do you call the part of an experiment that is kept constant to ensure valid results?
The part of an experiment that is kept constant to ensure valid results is called a control variable. By maintaining...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 04 Nov 2025
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What is the specific term for the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?
The specific term for the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave is called wavelength. Wavelength is a crucial...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 07 Nov 2025
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What is the main practice for reducing biodiversity loss in ecosystems?
The main practice for reducing biodiversity loss in ecosystems is the establishment of protected areas. These areas, such as national...
Added: 22 Jan 2000
Updated: 07 Nov 2025
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