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Oceans absorb about 25-30% of anthropogenic CO₂ emissions, making them the largest natural carbon sink on Earth.

CO₂ dissolves in seawater and undergoes chemical reactions, forming carbonic acid, which affects ocean pH and marine ecosystems (ocean acidification).

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A solar eclipse can only take place during the phase of the new moon

when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth and its shadows fall upon Earth's surface.

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The value of liquid gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches and equates to approximately 3.785 litres.

1 litres = 0.22 gallons = 1000 cm3.

One imperial gallon is equivalent to approximately 1.2 U.S. liquid gallons.

1 imperial gallon = 4.546 litres

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Silicon is a metalloid with properties ideal for controlling electrical current.

It's the most widely used material in semiconductor devices like transistors and chips.

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The gas with the highest potential for global warming (Global Warming Potential or GWP) among commonly recognized greenhouse gases is Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF₆).

Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF₆) is a synthetic gas primarily used in electrical equipment as an insulator.