Explanation

Altimeters:

Function:

It primarily measures altitude by detecting changes in atmospheric pressure. 

Aviation use:

Pilots heavily rely on altimeters to determine their aircraft's height above sea level during flight. 

Types:

There are different types of altimeters including pressure altimeters and radio altimeters. 

Explanation

Graphite is a crystalline form of the element carbon.

It consists of stacked layers of graphene.

Graphite occurs naturally and is the most stable form of carbon under standard conditions.

Explanation

Mercury (Hg) is used in thermometers.

Because it expands and contracts consistently with temperature changes.

It providing accurate readings.

It also emits ultraviolet light in fluorescent tubes when electrically excited.

Explanation

Ozone (O₃) is a triatomic (three-atom) allotropic form of oxygen

Allotropy: is when an element exists in different forms in the same physical state. 

Oxygen: is the element in question. 

Ozone (O₃): is the specific allotropic form that contains three oxygen atoms in each molecule. 

Diatomic oxygen (O₂): is the other common allotrope of oxygen, containing two oxygen atoms per molecule. 

Explanation

A light year is the distance light travels in one year — about 9.46 trillion kilometers.

It is commonly used to measure vast distances between stars and galaxies.

Astronomers use an effect called parallax to measure distances to nearby stars.

Parallax is the apparent displacement of an object because of a change in the observer's point of view.

Explanation

The lifespan of a red blood cell is around 120 days.

Blood cells are made in the bone marrow.

Explanation

Radon is a gas that can be accumulated in poorly ventilated buildings.

Explanation

Biogas produced as a result of anaerobic decay of organic matter consists primarily of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

Biogas can also contain small amounts of other gases, such as:

• Water vapor
• Hydrogen sulfide (H2S
• Siloxanes

Explanation

Magma that is low in silica and high in iron and magnesium is mafic magma.

Mafic magma is also known as basaltic magma

Silica content: Mafic magma has a silica content of roughly 50%. 

Mafic magma contains dark-colored minerals, such as olivine and pyroxene,

Explanation

Solid carbon dioxide, also known as dry ice

It is a cooling agent that has a lower temperature than water ice and is solid

It is extremely cold, with a temperature of −109 °F (−78 °C).