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Does metamorphism usually involve melting?
No, metamorphism usually does not involve melting. Instead, it involves changes in temperature and pressure that alter the mineral composition and texture of rocks without causing them to melt completely.
What are two characteristics of combustion reactions?
Combustion is the description of the reaction that results when a substance burns when heat is applied fast enough. Usually combustion also cause a rapid expansion of gasses from the reaction.
Do observations or inferences involve interpretation?
Observations involve direct sensory perception of something happening or existing, while inferences involve drawing conclusions or making interpretations based on observations and prior knowledge. Inferences require interpretation as they involve connecting information to form a logical explanation or hypothesis.
What type of rock is made of previously existing rock whose formation does not involve high temperature and pressure?
Sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation and consolidation of sediments, such as sand, mud, or organic material, usually in layers. This process does not involve high temperature and pressure that are typically associated with the formation of metamorphic rocks.
Why is a goiter usually a dietary problem rather than an endocrine problem?
A goiter is usually a dietary problem because it is commonly caused by iodine deficiency, which is necessary for thyroid hormone synthesis. An endocrine problem, on the other hand, would involve dysfunction of the thyroid gland itself, such as in conditions like hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
What is the behavior of a animal in tropism?
In tropism, an animal will move or grow in response to a stimulus, such as light or gravity. This movement is usually directional, moving either towards or away from the stimulus. The response is usually automatic and not under conscious control.
Describe the difference between a response and a tropism?
A response is a reaction or behavior of an organism to a stimulus in its environment, while a tropism is a specific growth response of a plant to a stimulus, such as light or gravity. Responses are more generalized and can involve various reactions, while tropisms are specific and directed growth movements.
Defference and similarities between tropism and tactic movement?
Tropism and tactic movements are both types of responses exhibited by organisms to external stimuli, but they differ in their nature and mechanisms: Similarities: Response to Stimuli: Both tropism and tactic movements involve responses to external stimuli, which can include light, temperature, chemicals, gravity, or touch. Directed Responses: They both involve directional movements or growth in response to stimuli, aiming to optimize the organism's interaction with its environment. Differences: Nature of Response: Tropism: Tropism refers to the growth or movement of a plant or organism in response to an external stimulus. It's typically a slower, more gradual and permanent response, often involving growth towards (positive tropism) or away from (negative tropism) the stimulus. Tactic Movement: Tactic movements are rapid, often reversible movements exhibited by entire organisms or specific parts of organisms in response to a stimulus. These movements are usually immediate and aim to bring the organism closer to or move it away from the stimulus. Types of Organisms Involved: Tropism: It is commonly observed in plants, where responses such as phototropism (response to light) or gravitropism (response to gravity) can cause directional growth. Tactic Movement: This is more commonly observed in motile organisms like animals, where responses like phototaxis (movement towards light) or chemotaxis (movement towards or away from chemicals) occur. Mechanisms Involved: Tropism: Tropism involves growth responses, often due to differential growth rates or hormonal changes in specific parts of the organism in response to the stimulus. Tactic Movement: These movements involve the coordination of muscles or specialized cellular structures that enable rapid movement, such as flagella or cilia in single-celled organisms or muscle contractions in multicellular animals. In summary, while both tropism and tactic movements are responses to external stimuli, tropism involves slower, growth-based responses primarily observed in plants, whereas tactic movements are rapid, often reversible movements seen in motile organisms like animals and some single-celled organisms.
Can there be tropism in animals?
Its possible, but only certain forms of tropism may affect certain animals.
What are 5 types of tropism?
The 5 types of tropism are geotropism, phototropsim, hydrotropism, chemotropsim, and thingmotropism.
Define the four tropisms?
Phototropism is the response of plants to light, gravitropism is the response to gravity, thigmotropism is the response to touch, and chemotropism is the response to chemical stimuli. Each tropism helps plants adapt to their environment and grow towards essential resources.
What tropism is venus fly trap belong to?
The Venus Fly Trap does not belong to any Tropism. That is because it's reaction is not caused by light, gravity, touching, or the presence of water. Therefore, it is not Tropism.
What is a tropism that is towards the stimulus called?
well ..thats a good question.. i studied that for a while and if i remember , it is called POSITIVE TROPISM.. but if it grows away from the stimulus its NEGATIVE TROPISM. Nice question.. alot of people ask that.. but they really dont pay attention because it in the question! :) hope this helps!! :) :P
What are the four tropisms?
Tropism is a biological phenomenon where an organism responds to the stimulus brought by the environmental factors. Some examples include: chemotropism, heliotropism, phototropism, thermotropism and electrotropism.
Is giraffe an example for tropism?
yes
How does tropism benefit plants?
This is by photosynthesis
How does light brings about tropic movement in the stem and root of a flowering plant?
photo tropism is the growth-response to light in a plant. stems exhibit positive photo tropism while most roots exhibit negative photo-tropism
