Science Concepts Explained
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In a chemical reaction, the total mass of reactants is always equal to the total mass of the products, illustrating the Law of ______ of Mass.

Conservation

The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight is called ______.

Photosynthesis

The phenomenon where a blood vessel bursts and releases blood into brain tissue, potentially causing neurological damage, is known as a ______ stroke.

Hemorrhagic

The statistical measure that describes the spread of data around the mean, calculated as the square root of the variance, is known as the ______ ______.

<p>Standard Deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

A species that plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of its ecological community, such as sea otters controlling sea urchin populations, it is known as a ______ species.

<p>Keystone</p> Signup and view all the answers

The psychological condition characterized by persistent worry and fear, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and muscle tension, is known as ______ anxiety disorder.

<p>Generalized</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cellular organelle responsible for generating most of the cell's ATP through oxidative phosphorylation is the ______.

<p>Mitochondrion</p> Signup and view all the answers

The branch of physics that deals with the study of heat and its relationship to other forms of energy, particularly in the context of energy transfer and transformations, is known as ______.

<p>Thermodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

In computer science, a ______ is a self-replicating program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other executable code or documents.

<p>Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process by which a liquid changes into a gas below its boiling point, such as water turning into vapor on a sunny day, it is known as ______.

<p>Evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a system?

A group of interacting or interrelated entities that form a unified whole.

What is a component?

A clearly defined part of a system that performs a specific function or set of functions.

What is system resilience?

The ability of a system to withstand internal and external changes while maintaining its essential functions and structure.

What are system constraints?

Factors, conditions, or elements both inside and outside the system that can influence its behavior and performance.

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What is system architecture?

The structured arrangement of components and their interconnections within a system, affecting how it functions and evolves.

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What is an Emergent Behavior?

An emergent behavior is a property that a system has but its component parts do not have.

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What is Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)?

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) focuses on creating and using domain models as the primary means of information exchange, rather than relying on traditional document-based approaches.

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