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Q:

Most pathogenic bacteria are thermophiles.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

Explanation:

The given statement that "Most pathogenic bacteria are thermophiles" is FALSE.

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Q:

The greenhouse effect is caused solely by human activity.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

True, the greenhouse effect is caused solely by human activities such as deforrestation, depletion of natural resources and emission of CO2 by using vehicles, refrigerators and AC's.

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Q:

What is the main component of biogas and natural gas?

A) Carbon dioxide B) Butane
C) Hydrogen Sulphide D) Methane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Methane

Explanation:

Methane is the main component of biogas and natural gas.

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Q:

Water is an excellent solvent because

Answer

Water is capable of dissolving a variety of different substances, which is why it is such a good solvent.

And, water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid

It means that wherever water goes, either through the ground or through our bodies, it takes along valuable chemicals, minerals, and nutrients

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Q:

Secondhand smoke is more dangerous in enclosed spaces.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Secondhand smoke is very dangerous and creates serious health risks to you and your family members. 

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Q:

What is the study of flags called

A) Vexillology B) Vexillography
C) Vexology D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vexillology

Explanation:

The study of flags is called Vexillology and the art of flag design is called as Vexillography. The man who studies flags is called as Vexillologist.

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Q:

The amount of water vapor in the air is called

A) Saturated air B) Precipitation
C) Humidity D) Capacity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Humidity

Explanation:

The amount of water vapor in the air is called Humidity. The amount of water vapor that air acn hold depends on the temperature of the air. The amount of water vapor in the air as compared with the amount of water that the air could hold is called Relative humidity.

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Q:

Pain controlling chemicals in the body are called

A) Endorphins B) Neural regulators
C) Androgens D) Histamines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Endorphins

Explanation:

Endorphins are called pain controlling chemicals in the body.

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