Science N' Social Studies

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What happens to light when it passes through water?

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Light bends when it passes through water.

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Who is credited with inventing the light bulb?

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Thomas Edison.

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What is the shape of planets and dwarf planets?

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A Sphere.

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In what year was basketball invented?

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1891.

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What is the primary reason an empire would struggle to form in the United States?

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The USA has the best military in the world.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the significance of Thomas Edison in science?

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He is known for inventing the light bulb and many other devices.

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What is the definition of a planet?

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A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What is the role of light in photosynthesis?

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Light is essential for photosynthesis as it provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.