draulic head is a specific measurement used in which field of scientific study?
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Hydraulic head is a specific measurement used in the field of hydrogeology and fluid mechanics. It refers to the energy per unit weight of water and is used to understand the flow of water in aquifers, pipes, and other systems.
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What does the term 'communicable disease' refer to?
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The term 'communicable disease' refers to a disease that is contagious and can be transmitted from one person to another through direct contact, indirect contact with contaminated objects, or via vectors such as insects. Examples include influenza, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS.
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Can you explain the process of photosynthesis in plants?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy. It primarily occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells. Here’s a brief overview:

1. **Light Absorption**: Chlorophyll and other pigments in the chloroplasts absorb sunlight.
2. **Water Splitting (Photolysis)**: Light energy splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. The oxygen is released as a byproduct.
3. ** Electron Transport Chain**: The hydrogen ions (protons) and electrons from the split water molecules are used in a series of redox reactions to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate).
4. **Carbon Fixation (Calvin Cycle)**: In the stroma of the chloroplast, the ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions are used to convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into glucose. This process is known as the Calvin cycle.

The overall chemical equation for photosynthesis is:
\[ 6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{light energy} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \text{O}_2 \]
This equation shows that six molecules of carbon dioxide and six molecules of water, using light energy, produce one molecule of glucose and six molecules of oxygen.
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