Practice Test December

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, characterized by a funnel shape and capable of causing significant damage.

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What factors can lead to the formation of a tornado?

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Tornadoes can form when wind speed and direction shift suddenly with height, often occurring in severe thunderstorms.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric and nitric acids, resulting from the release of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere.

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What are the environmental impacts of acid rain?

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Acid rain can lead to soil degradation, water body acidification, and damage to forests and crops.

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What is habitat loss?

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Habitat loss refers to the destruction or alteration of the natural environment where organisms live, often leading to decreased biodiversity.

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What is the mean (average) of a data set?

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The mean is calculated by adding all the numbers in a data set and dividing by the total count of numbers.

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How do you calculate the mean of the numbers 5, 10, 15, 25, and 35?

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(5 + 10 + 15 + 25 + 35) / 5 = 18.

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What health problems can acid rain contribute to?

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Acid rain can contribute to respiratory problems and other issues with lung health.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is nuclear fission?

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Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing a large amount of energy.