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• Main Cause: Freon / CFCs
• Effect: Breaks down O₃ molecules → more UV-B radiation
• Other Contributors: Halons, carbon tetrachloride
• Result: Skin cancer, cataracts, climate impact

• The Montreal Protocol (1987) aimed to reduce CFC emissions
• Ozone layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays

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• A barometer measures atmospheric (air) pressure.
• It helps in weather forecasting, detecting storms, and studying climate changes.
• Two common types of barometers: mercury barometer and aneroid barometer.

Last verified on 13-03-2026

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• Remote Sensing is the science of collecting information about the Earth’s surface without direct contact.
• It is mainly done using satellites equipped with special sensors and cameras in space.
• These satellites capture images and data used for mapping, weather forecasting, and environmental monitoring.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• A Barometer is an instrument used to measure air (atmospheric) pressure.
• It helps in weather forecasting by measuring changes in atmospheric pressure.
• The mercury barometer is the oldest type of barometer.
• It was invented by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643.
• Barometers are widely used in meteorology and aviation.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• The SI unit of electrical resistance is Ohm (Ω).
• It measures how much a material opposes the flow of electric current.
• Higher resistance means less current flows.
• It is defined by V = IR (Ohm’s Law).
• 1 Ohm = 1 Volt per Ampere.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• The unit of pressure is N/m² (Newton per square meter).
• It is also called Pascal (Pa).
• Pressure means force applied per unit area.
• Higher force or smaller area increases pressure.

Last verified on 17-06-2026

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• The SI unit of force is the newton (N).
• 1 N = the force needed to accelerate 1 kg of mass by 1 m/s²
• Derived unit: N = kg·m/s²
• Named after Sir Isaac Newton
• Based on F = ma (Newton's second law)

Additional information:

1. The metre, unit of length — symbol m
2. The kilogram, unit of mass — symbol kg
3. The second, unit of time — symbol s

Last verified on 09-11-2026

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• Gene Definition: Basic physical and functional unit of heredity
• Location: Found on chromosomes within DNA
• Function: Codes for proteins or RNA molecules that determine traits
• Types: Structural genes (proteins), regulatory genes (control expression)
• Inheritance: Passed from parents to offspring during reproduction

Last verified on 05-02-2026

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• Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells from one parent cell.
• Each daughter cell receives the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
• Mitosis is important for growth, tissue repair, and replacement of damaged or old cells.

Last verified on 08-11-2026

Explanation

Integrated Circuit (IC)

• - Definition: A small electronic circuit built on a single semiconductor chip.
• - Material: Usually silicon.
• - Components: Transistors, diodes, and resistors.
• - Purpose: Performs electronic functions in modern devices.
• - Uses: Computers, mobile phones, and calculators.

Last updated 06 Nov 2026 by NA