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Q:

Attribution theory was designed to account for

A) how people explain others' behavior B) the process of revealing intimate aspects of ourselves to others
C) social facilitation and social loafing D) the loss of self-awareness that occurs in group situations
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) how people explain others' behavior

Explanation:

Attribution theory was designed to account for how people explain others' behavior. It is a theory in psychology states that the attributions people make about events and behavior can be classed as either internal or external. In an internal, or dispositional, attribution, people infer that an event or a person's behavior is due to personal factors such as traits, abilities, or feelings.

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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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The day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a place with respect to the temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, etc., is called the________________ at that place.

 

A) climate B) ecology
C) environment D) weather
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) weather

Explanation:
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Q:

The study of trees is called

A) Histology B) Andreology
C) Sistology D) Dendrology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dendrology

Explanation:

The study of trees is called Dendrology.

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Q:

Did mercury cure syphilis?

Answer

Mercury was the remedy of choice for syphilis in Protestant Europe. Until the early 20th century, the primary treatment for syphilis was mercury, in the form of calomel, ointments, steam baths, pills, and other concoctions.


Mercury was already being used in Western Europe to treat skin diseases.

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Q:

The substance which makes natural rubber more strong and bouncy?

A) Chlorine B) Sulphur
C) Sponge D) Polythene
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sulphur

Explanation:

Sulfur vulcanisation is a chemical process for converting natural rubber or related polymers into more durable materials by heating them with sulfur. By this they achieve improved elasticity, resilience, tensile strength, viscosity, hardness and weather resistance.

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Which one of the following factors contributes to hypertension? 

A) A vigorous exercise regimen B) A diet that lacks protein
C) A high-fat diet D) A lack of sleep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A high-fat diet

Explanation:

In the given options, a high-fat diet is the only factor that contributes to hypertension.

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Q:

Access to potable water is most heavily limited by

A) Raw water supplies B) Money
C) Climate D) Precipitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Money

Explanation:

The potable water is the water, which is tested and safe for drinking purpose and cooking preparations. The water is tested and purified in industries. So, the potable water is costly.

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Hence, Access to potable water is most heavily limited by money.

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