Nuclear and Earth Science Concepts

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Slows neutrons in a nuclear reactor, water is a

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Moderator

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Only uranium 235 can undergo nuclear fission

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Uranium

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Large or heavy atom splitting

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Nuclear fission

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Two smaller atoms combining under extreme heat and pressure (Hydrogen + Hydrogen makes Helium)

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Nuclear fusion

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Thin envelope of gases, 78% nitrogen 21% oxygen

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Atmosphere

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Earth's rock, rocky mantle, solid metal inner core

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Geosphere

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Earth's water including oceans, rivers, clouds etc.

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Hydrosphere

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All living organisms on the earth

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Biosphere

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Used to transfer bacteria from one location to another, should be heated to sterilize it

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Wire inoculation loop

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Lab equipment that prevents contamination of cell culture

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Laminar Flow Hood