A wedge-shaped piece of glass designed to disperse light into its component colors is called a   a. lens.   b. grating.   c. charge-coupled device (CCD).   d. prism.   e. interferometer.

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A: Water vapour is the state of water in the atmosphere which is formed from the process of evaporation...

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A: Hydrocarbon reserve estimation is the procedure of determining and calculating the amount (volume) o...

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Q: What major biological events occurred near the end of Proterozoic time?

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A: When air blowing over the water interacts with the surface water, air drags it, and the resultant mo...

Q: Describe the overall trend of the sea level.

A: The Earth consists of around 71% of water which is contained in oceans or the seas. Therefore the Ea...

Q: Thinking Critically How are oil and natural gas thought to be formed? How can these substances be ex...

A: Fossil fuels are a major source of energy for human civilization. Fossil fuel includes coal, petrole...

Q: What green activities are now occurring at your school? How might you get involved?

A: The green activities are the one which is beneficial for the environment. The pollution has deterior...

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