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The major cause of ocean acidification is the absorption of excess atmospheric carbon dioxide CO2 into the ocean,

Primarily from human activities like burning fossil fuels, leading to a drop in pH (increased acidity).

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• The scientist who first discovered that the earth revolves around the sun was Copernicus.
• Earth's Rotational Theory:
  • Rotation can be defined as the spin of Earth on its own axis from west to east direction.
  • It must also be noted that the speed of rotation of the earth is not constant throughout latitudes.
    
  • It differs at different latitudes.

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Geothermal, Solar, and Hydropower all come from naturally replenished sources.

These energies are renewable because they do not deplete with use and are environmentally friendly.

Renewable sources of energy include:

• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Hydropower
• Geothermal energy
• Biomass

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Cooking is difficult in the mountains primarily due to low atmospheric pressure, which affects the boiling point of water. 

Decreased Pressure at High Altitude:

As altitude increases, the atmospheric pressure decreases because there is less air pushing down from above.

Lower Boiling Point:

Water boils when its vapor pressure equals the surrounding atmospheric pressure.

With lower pressure on mountains, water needs less heat to reach its boiling point, so it boils at a lower temperature than the 100°C (212°F) it does at sea level.

Slower Cooking:

Since food cooks based on temperature, boiling it in water that is not as hot (e.g., 92°C at 8,000 feet) means the cooking process takes significantly longer to achieve the same result as at sea level. 

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Nimbo-stratus clouds are most likely to cause heavy rainfall.

These are thick, dark, and low-lying clouds that often cover the sky. 

They are associated with continuous, steady precipitation.

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The age of a tree is determined by counting its growth rings.

They are visible in the cross-section of the stem.

Each ring represents one year of growth.

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The ozone layer lies about 12 to 50 km above Earth’s surface, mainly in the stratosphere.

It protects life by absorbing the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.

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Acid rain is mainly caused by emissions of Sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen oxide in the atmosphere.

Acid rain mainly Causes health problem like Asthma.

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Solar energy is created by nuclear fusion that takes place in the sun.

Fusion occurs when protons of hydrogen atoms violently collide in the sun's core and fuse to create a helium atom.

This process, known as a PP (proton-proton) chain reaction

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