Q: Fact 1: Decomposition increases amount of organic matter in soil. Fact 2: Bacteria initiate decomposition of plants. Given the two facts above, what would increase the amount of organic matter in soil?

OPTIONS:
- coal
- fossil fuels
- Pesticides
- mussels
- bacteria
- nutrients
- burning
- shrub beds

A: bacteria

input: OPTIONS:
- bamboo
- eggs
- sperm
- pollen
- brain cells
- lawns
- embryos
- h2o Now, answer this question: Fact 1: Fertilization of gametes produces a diploid zygote. Fact 2: Male gametes are sperm. Given the two facts above, what produces a diploid zygote when fertilized?
A:
output: sperm

Fact 1: When a cooler object touches a warmer object , thermal conduction occurs. Fact 2: When the glacier moves into warmer areas the ice melts and sediments are deposited. Given the two facts above, glaciers melt via?

OPTIONS:
- vaporization
- thermal conduction
- Water expanding
- colder temperatures
- mountain sources
- internal combustion
- decreased wind
- Physical weathering

Answer: thermal conduction

Problem: OPTIONS:
- the eyes
- a cuticle
- organ
- Nematoda
- graptolites
- ferns
- parasites
- Length
Q: Fact 1: Roundworms make up the phylum Nematoda. Fact 2: Nematodes are microscopic roundworms. Given the two facts above, what phylum are Nematodes apart of?
Answer: Nematoda

Problem:OPTIONS:
- dehydration
- hydrogen and oxygen
- food and shelter
- hydrogen chloride and water
- scarce resources
- solid, liquid, gas
- lemonade and ice water
- watercolor paints

Fact 1: Most people can survive only a few days without water. Fact 2: Water combines hydrogen and oxygen. Given the two facts above, most people can survive only a few days without a combination of what?
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A: hydrogen and oxygen

Problem:OPTIONS:
- radiation
- magnets
- hydrogen and oxygen
- gases
- carbon dioxide
- food and shelter
- sunlight
- Solar energy

Fact 1: Aplant requires nutrients to grow. Fact 2: Carbon dioxide is a plant nutrient. Given the two facts above, what do plants require?
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A:
carbon dioxide