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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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A Disease which spreads by contact?

A) Infectious B) Fatal
C) Incurable D) Contagious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Contagious

Explanation:

A Disease which spreads by contact are Contagious.

Infectious diseases : These are caused by microscopic germs such as bacteria or viruses that get into the body and cause problems. Some but not all infectious diseases spread directly from one person to another. Infectious diseases that spread from person to person are said to be contagious. Some infections spread to people from an animal or insect, but are not contagious from another human. 

Contagious diseases such as the flu, colds, or strep throat spread from person to person in several ways. One way is through direct physical contact, like touching or kissing a person who has the infection. Another way is when an infectious microbe travels through the air after someone nearby sneezes or coughs.

Fatal Diseases : Diseases leading to failure or disaster.

Incurable Diseases : Diseases of a sick person not able to be cured.

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The atmosphere is unaffected by changes in the geosphere.

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

Explanation:

True, the given statement that the atmosphere is unaffected by changes in the geosphere.

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Systems biology is mainly an attempt to

A) simplify complex problems by reducing the system into smaller, less complex units. B) understand the behavior of entire biological systems.
C) analyze genomes from different species. D) speed up the technological application of scientific knowledge.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) understand the behavior of entire biological systems.

Explanation:

Systems biology is mainly an attempt to understand the behavior of entire biological systems by studying interactions among its component parts.

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Which of the following is a function of the geosphere? 

A) providing a moderate, livable climate B) serving as the interface between the other spheres
C) facilitating the movement of water through spheres through transpiration D) facilitating the process of photosynthesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) serving as the interface between the other spheres

Explanation:

The geosphere is the earth's solid rock or rigid outer layer known as the crust. Without the geosphere it would not be possible for humans to live on the planet. The function of the geosphere serving as the interface between the other spheres.

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DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the

A) Rapist B) Parents
C) Thieves D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the parents, thieves and rapists.

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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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Carbon in the ocean originates from the atmosphere.

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

Explanation:

True, the given statement that Carbon in the ocean originates from the atmosphere is absolutely correct. Carbondi oxide in the atmosphere is absobed by the ocean surface and is dissolved as inorganic carbon in the oceans.

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