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• According to the second law of thermodynamics what describes the tendency of natural process to move towards increase disorder or randomness? Entropy law
• What phenomenon occurs when a light wave splits into two separate waves with perpendicular polarization states upon passing through certain materials? Birefringence
• What term describes the bending of light as it passes near a massive celestial object due to gravitational attraction? Gravitational lensing
• What term describes the time it takes for every breathing object to complete one full cycle of its motion? Period
• What term describes a boundary between two lithospheric plates moving away from each other? Divergent boundary
• What mineral composed mainly of calcium carbonate forms through the accumulation of calcite or aragonite shells in marine environment? Calcite
• Which type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms and is characterized by an anvil shape at the top? Cumulonimbus
• What is the name of the process where deep, nutrient-rich waters rise to the surface due to prevailing winds pushing surface waters away? Upwelling
• Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by a highly explosive release of ash, gases,and pyroclastic materials? Plinian eruption
• What term describes the point within the earth's crust where an earthquake originate? The focus