Q: What is the term for a technique used to separate out homogeneous mixtures in which one or more solids are dissolved in a liquid? A:
OPTIONS:
- transpiration
- absorption
- distillation
- evaporation
evaporation

Q: What are commonly used to control insect pests, but can have harmful effects on the environment? A:
OPTIONS:
- toxins
- fertilizers
- Herbicides
- insecticides

Answer: insecticides

Question: Q: Why does metal conduct heat and electricity so well? A:
OPTIONS:
- electromagnetism
- free flowing photons
- insulation
- free flowing electrons
Answer: free flowing electrons

input with options: Q: What is the name of the stage of life when a child becomes sexually mature? A:
OPTIONS:
- pre-adolescence
- adulthood
- reproductive stage
- puberty
output: puberty

Q: Q: The male and female reproductive system is regulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (fsh) and luteinizing hormone (lh) produced by what gland? A:

OPTIONS:
- thyroid
- testes
- adrenal
- pituitary

A: pituitary

Q: Today, new elements are usually named after famous scientists. the names of the elements can be cumbersome to write in full, especially when combined to form the names of compounds. therefore, each element name is abbreviated as a one- or two-letter chemical this? A:
OPTIONS:
- notation
- title
- shorthand
- symbol
symbol