Answer the following question given this paragraph: Much of the trash in the oceans is plastic. Many types of plastic do not degrade. Some break down into plastic molecules, but these can also be a pollutant. Plastic shopping bags are extremely abundant in the oceans. Since water runs from land into the sea, chemicals can end up in the sea. Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers are among the chemicals. Q: Most of the trash in the ocean is made of what material? Choices: - styrofoam - hydrocarbons - wood - plastic A:
plastic
Answer the following question given this paragraph: Q: The elements are arranged in rows, each representing the filling of what shell? Choices: - plasma membrane - proton - neutron - electron A:
electron
Q: Answer the following question given this paragraph: Introduction Since the rediscovery of Mendel's work in 1900, the definition of the gene has progressed from an abstract unit of heredity to a tangible molecular entity capable of replication, expression, and mutation (Figure 15.1). Genes are composed of DNA and are linearly arranged on chromosomes. Genes specify the sequences of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. In turn, proteins are responsible for orchestrating nearly every function of the cell. Both genes and the proteins they encode are absolutely essential to life as we know it. Q: What are known as the building blocks of proteins? Choices: - organism acids - protein acids - bases - amino acids A:
A: amino acids
Question: Answer the following question given this paragraph: Carbon taxes are taxes placed on products that produce carbon dioxide. An example of this is gasoline for your car. The taxes encourage people to use less fossil fuel. This naturally reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Q: What do you call taxes placed on products that produce carbon dioxide? Choices: - pollution tax - chemical tax - emission tax - carbon taxes A:
Answer: carbon taxes
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Fish reproduce sexually. They lay eggs that can be fertilized either inside or outside of the body. In most fish, the eggs develop outside of the mother's body. In the majority of these species, fertilization also takes place outside the mother's body. The male and female fish release their gametes into the surrounding water, where fertilization occurs. Female fish release very high numbers of eggs to increase the chances of fertilization. Q: How do most fish reproduce with one another? Choices: - on land - asexually - same sex - sexually A:
**Answer**
sexually
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Life is complex and living things are incredibly diverse. Therefore, life science is divided into many fields, such as ecology, botany, and zoology. Q: Ecology, botany, and zoology are what type of science? Choices: - psychological sciences - chemistry - physical sciences - life science A:
**Answer**
life science