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  1. Chemistryeasy

    1. Which particles are found in an atom's nucleus?

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    Answer: Protons and neutrons

    Electrons occupy regions around the nucleus.

    Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica

  2. Biologymedium

    2. Which pigment captures much of the light energy used in photosynthesis?

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    Answer: Chlorophyll

    Chlorophyll absorbs strongly in blue and red parts of the visible spectrum.

    Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica

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    3. Can sound travel through a perfect vacuum?

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    Answer: No

    Sound is a mechanical wave and needs matter through which to propagate.

    Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica

  4. Physicsmedium

    4. What is the SI unit of force?

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    Answer: The newton

    One newton accelerates one kilogram by one metre per second squared.

    Source: BIPM SI Brochure

  5. Chemistrymedium

    5. Where within a liquid does evaporation occur?

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    Answer: At the surface

    The fastest surface molecules can escape into the gas phase even below the boiling point.

    Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica

  6. Biologymedium

    6. What does a vaccine train the immune system to do?

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    Answer: Recognize and respond to a specific pathogen or part of it

    Vaccination builds immune memory without requiring the full disease.

    Source: CDC

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    1. The crew of which Apollo mission spent the longest time on the Lunar surface?

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    Answer: Apollo 17

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    2. Which medical specialist interprets X-rays and other diagnostic images?

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    Answer: Radiologist

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    3. In what century was the first form of the lighter created?

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    Answer: 16th century

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    4. What is the symbol for Bismuth?

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    Answer: Bi

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    5. What actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the portrayal of Loretta Castorini in the romantic comedy Moonstruck?

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    Answer: Cher

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    6. What does the word geometry mean?

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    Answer: earth measure

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    7. During World War I approximately how many soldiers died as a result of avalanches?

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    Answer: 60,000

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    8. Which chemical element was originally known as Alabamine?

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    Answer: Astatine

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    9. In meteorology, what is virga?

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    Answer: Precipitation evaporating before the ground

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    10. What are the abbreviations on prescriptions called?

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    Answer: sig codes

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