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  2. Inclinometer - Wikipedia

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    An inclinometer or clinometer is an instrument used for measuring angles of slope, elevation, or depression of an object with respect to gravity's direction. It is also known as a tilt indicator , tilt sensor , tilt meter , slope alert , slope gauge , gradient meter , gradiometer , level gauge , level meter , declinometer , and pitch & roll ...

  3. Glossary of biology - Wikipedia

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    This glossary of biology terms is a list of definitions of fundamental terms and concepts used in biology, the study of life and of living organisms.It is intended as introductory material for novices; for more specific and technical definitions from sub-disciplines and related fields, see Glossary of cell biology, Glossary of genetics, Glossary of evolutionary biology, Glossary of ecology ...

  4. Pollen tube - Wikipedia

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    Cross section of ovule in gymnosperms and angiosperms. Gymnosperm pollen is produced in microsporangia borne on the scales of the male cone or microstrobilus.In most species, the plants are wind-pollinated, and the pollen grains of conifers have air bladders that provide buoyancy in air currents.

  5. Horticulture - Wikipedia

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    [2] [3] At first, only plants for sustenance were grown and maintained, but eventually as humanity became increasingly sedentary, plants were grown for their ornamental value. Horticulture emerged as a distinct field from agriculture when humans sought to cultivate plants for pleasure on a smaller scale rather than for mere sustenance.

  6. Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement ...

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    Senate Republican leadership elections are scheduled for Wednesday, shortly after the chamber returns to work following a recess for the Nov. 5 elections. The outcome of two Senate races - in ...

  7. Rapid plant movement - Wikipedia

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    These rapid plant movements differ from the more common, but much slower "growth-movements" of plants, called tropisms. Tropisms encompass movements that lead to physical, permanent alterations of the plant while rapid plant movements are usually reversible or occur over a shorter span of time.

  8. Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

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    Alcohol is used as a social lubricant, maybe more so as holiday festivities approach. But drinking carries health and other risks. Here are five tips to make it safer.

  9. US envoy says Mexico not safe, blames ex-president for ... - AOL

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    The U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, said on Wednesday that the country is not safe and criticized the previous president for a failed security policy and refusing to accept American ...