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Q:

Which statement best describes the relationship between science and technology?

A) Technology is a branch of science. B) Advances in science can lead to new technology.
C) Without technology there is no science. D) Technology is not related to science.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Advances in science can lead to new technology.

Explanation:

The aim of science is to get an understanding of the natural world, while the aim of technology is to use that understanding to improve people's lives. 

 

Hence, Advances in science can lead to new technology.

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Q:

What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

A) mitochondria B) Cytoplasm
C) Chloroplasts D) Ribosomes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chloroplasts

Explanation:

Chloroplasts are organelles in plant and bacteria cells that contain the chlorophyll is responsible for photosynthesis.

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Q:

Plants are photosynthetic autotrophs.

What does this mean?

Answer

Plants are photosynthetic autotrophs, which means that they are able to produce their own food through the process called photosynthesis.


 


In photosynthesis, plants use light, water, and carbon dioxide to create glucose, which they convert to cellulose and use to make new cells.


 


Hence, that is why, Plants are called photosynthetic autotrophs.

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Q:

A 4 kg object is moving horizontally with a speed of 5 m/s. To increase its speed to 10 m/s, the amount of net work required to be done on this object is:

A) 150 J B) 100 J
C) 50 J D) 75 J
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150 J

Explanation:
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Q:

The force that generates wind is

A) Gravity force B) Pressure gradient force
C) Coriolis force D) Centrifugal force
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pressure gradient force

Explanation:

Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale. On the surface of the Earth, wind consists of the bulk movement of air. The force that generates wind is called as Pressure gradient force.

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Q:

Which practice reduces the risk of a boating emergency?

Answer

Developing a habit of wearing your lifejacket or PFD at all times also reduces the chance that you will drown should you find yourself in the water unexpectedly.

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Q:

Photosynthesis contributes to plant growth by

A) taking in carbon dioxide and making carbohydrates (sugars) B) converting sugar to oxygen and water
C) taking in oxygen and making wood D) synthesizing carbon dioxide and making cellulose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) taking in carbon dioxide and making carbohydrates (sugars)

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that can later be released to fuel the organisms activities.

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Q:

Spongy, porous bone tissue is also called

A) Compact bone B) Bone fissure
C) Yellow bone marrow D) Cancellous bone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cancellous bone

Explanation:

Spongy, porous bone tissue is also called cancellous bone.

 

Cancellous bone is found in bones that aren't generally under significant stress like in the shoulder blades, ribs, parts of the skull, and at the ends of long bones.

 

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