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How do telescopes contribute to the study of space?
Telescopes enhance the study of space by allowing astronomers to observe celestial objects in greater detail. They collect and magnify...
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What term describes the movement of water through the soil?
The term that describes the movement of water through the soil is percolation. This process involves the downward flow of...
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What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment. This complex network includes...
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What happens during a chemical reaction?
During a chemical reaction, substances known as reactants undergo a transformation to form new substances, called products. This process involves...
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What is the specific heat capacity of a substance?
The specific heat capacity of a substance is defined as the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature...
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What is the purpose of the vertebral column in the human body?
The purpose of the vertebral column in the human body is to provide structural support and protection for the spinal...
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What do we call the study of how genes affect health and disease?
The study of how genes affect health and disease is known as genomics. This field encompasses the analysis of genes,...
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What is the term for a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?
The term for a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances is a pure element or simply an...
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What is the relationship between temperature and the kinetic energy of particles?
The relationship between temperature and the kinetic energy of particles is directly proportional. As the temperature of a substance increases,...
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What is the main source of freshwater on Earth?
The main source of freshwater on Earth is found in glaciers and polar ice caps, which hold about 68.7% of...
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What does the theory of plate tectonics explain?
The theory of plate tectonics explains the dynamics of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into several large and small...
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What is the scientific term for a natural disaster caused by a volcanic eruption?
The scientific term for a natural disaster caused by a volcanic eruption is a volcanic hazard. This encompasses various dangerous...
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What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The part of the brain that controls balance and coordination is the cerebellum. Located at the back of the brain,...
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What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells are distinguished from eukaryotic cells primarily by their cell structure. Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, lack a nucleus...
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What is the path of a blood cell through the human heart?
The path of a blood cell through the human heart begins in the right atrium, where it receives deoxygenated blood...
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What is the main byproduct of cellular respiration?
The main byproduct of cellular respiration is carbon dioxide (CO2). This biochemical process occurs in both plant and animal cells...
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What is the scientific name for the study of living organisms?
The scientific name for the study of living organisms is biology. This field encompasses various sub-disciplines, such as ecology, which...
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What is meant by the term "half-life" in nuclear physics?
In nuclear physics, the term "half-life" refers to the amount of time it takes for half of the nuclei in...
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What is the role of the pancreas in the human body?
The pancreas plays a crucial role in the human body by serving two main functions: the production of digestive enzymes...
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What is the primary focus of astrophysics?
The primary focus of astrophysics is the study of celestial bodies and the universe as a whole. This branch of...
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Updated: 11 Nov 2025
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