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• Malaria is caused by the parasite Plasmodium.
• It is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.
• Malaria is a parasitic disease.
• It mainly affects the liver and red blood cells.
• Common symptoms include fever, chills, headache, and sweating.

Last verified on 11-07-2026

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• Zero error is a Systematic error because it causes a consistent error in every measurement.
• It occurs when an instrument does not read zero even when no quantity is being measured.
• The same error is repeated in all readings unless corrected.
• Zero error may be positive or negative.
• It can be corrected by applying a zero correction.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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• The Sun is the ultimate and main source of energy on Earth.
• It provides energy through solar radiation (light and heat).
• All forms of energy on Earth directly or indirectly come from the Sun.
• It supports life, climate, and ecosystems on Earth.

This energy is then converted into various forms, such as:

• Thermal energy (heat)
• Kinetic energy (wind, water currents)
• Electrical energy (generated from solar panels)
• Chemical energy (fossil fuels, biomass)
• Biological energy (food chains, ecosystems)

Last verified on 16-06-2026

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• The density of gases increases when pressure is increased because gas molecules come closer together.
• Density is the mass per unit volume of a substance.
• When pressure increases, the volume of gas decreases (at constant temperature), causing density to increase.
• This relationship follows Boyle’s Law.

Last verified on 21-06-2026

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• The movement of water from higher water potential to lower water potential is called osmosis.
• It occurs through a semi-permeable membrane.
• Only water molecules move in osmosis.
• It is a passive process (no energy required).

Last verified on 18-06-2026

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• Solar and wind energy are renewable sources of energy, meaning they are sustainable and will not run out.
• Solar energy is generated from the sun's rays.
• Wind energy is generated from the wind.

Last verified on 09-02-2026

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• Platelets, also called thrombocytes.
• They are blood cells that play a vital role in blood clotting.
• When a blood vessel is injured, platelets aggregate to form a plug that stops the bleeding.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite.
• Diameter – 3,474 km
• Distance from Earth – 384,400 km
• Orbital period – 27.3 days
• Surface gravity – 1/6th of Earth
• First human landing – Apollo 11, 1969

Last verified on 18-03-2026

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The renewable energy sources are:

• Water energy
• Wind energy
• Tidal energy
• Solar energy
• Hydroelectric
• Ocean energy
• Geothermal energy
• Biomass
• Biogas

The non-renewable energy sources are:

• Fossil fuels or Hydrocarbon fuel (Oil, Natural gas, Coal)
• Nuclear energy

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• The centrosome is a small non-membranous organelle found mainly in animal cells.
• It plays a key role in cell division (mitosis and meiosis) by organizing the spindle fibers.
• It contains two centrioles arranged at right angles.
• The centrosome ensures proper separation of chromosomes during cell division.

Last verified on 13-03-2026