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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the cohesive force between liquid molecules at the surface of a liquid, which allows some insects to walk on water.

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What is buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid, determined by the object's density compared to the fluid's density.

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What is cohesion in water?

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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules, which contributes to surface tension and allows water to form droplets.

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What is polarity in water?

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Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge in water molecules, making one end slightly positive and the other slightly negative.

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What is urban runoff?

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Urban runoff is water that flows over urban surfaces, carrying pollutants like oil and gasoline into water bodies.

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What is an economic trade-off?

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An economic trade-off is a situation where a choice must be made between two or more options, often involving a cost or sacrifice.

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What is the role of cytoplasm in a cell?

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Cytoplasm surrounds organelles in a cell and provides a medium for biochemical reactions.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What is the difference between point source and non-point source pollution?

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Point source pollution comes from a single, identifiable source, while non-point source pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

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What is nutrient pollution?

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Nutrient pollution occurs when excess nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorus, enter water bodies, leading to algal blooms.