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What is a light microscope?

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A light microscope is an optical instrument that uses visible light and glass lenses to magnify images of small samples.

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What property of water allows a paperclip to float on its surface?

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Surface tension is the property of water that allows a paperclip to float.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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The chemical formula for water is H2O.

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Which type of microscope is best for viewing the external features of a bee?

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A dissecting microscope is best for viewing the external features of a bee.

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Which organisms typically contain the most available energy in an ecosystem?

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Plants typically contain the most available energy in an ecosystem.

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What is the main function of a compound light microscope?

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The main function of a compound light microscope is to magnify small specimens using multiple lenses.

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Define surface tension in the context of water.

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Surface tension is the cohesive force at the surface of a liquid that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

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What is the difference between a scanning electron microscope and a transmission electron microscope?

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A scanning electron microscope provides 3D images of the surface of a specimen, while a transmission electron microscope provides 2D images by passing electrons through a thin specimen.

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What is the role of plants in an energy pyramid?

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Plants are primary producers in an energy pyramid, converting sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is capillary action?

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Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, often seen in plants as water moves up from roots to leaves.