Since 2005, the United States has ________

A) improved the efficiency of its technology and now does not need to import foreign oil
B) been steadily consuming more oil and producing less oil domestically
C) decreased oil consumption, mostly due to citizens purchasing more fuel-efficient vehicles
D) increased its oil consumption, while India and China have decreased their consumption by means of strict environmental legislation


C

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After the parcel of air has descended down the lee side of the mountain to sea level, what is the temperature of the parcel?

Assume that a parcel of air is forced to rise up and over a 4000-meter-high mountain (as shown). The initial temperature of the parcel at sea level is 30°C, and the lifting condensation level (LCL) of the parcel is 2000 meters. The DAR is 10°C/1000 m and the SAR is 6°C/1000 m. Assume that condensation begins at 100% relative humidity and that no evaporation takes place as the parcel descends.



_______ °C

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Two identical blocks of iron, one at 10°C and the other at 20°C, are put in contact. Suppose the cooler block cools to 5°C and the warmer block warms to 25°C. This would violate the

A) first law of thermodynamics. B) second law of thermodynamics. C) both A and B D) neither A nor B

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A(n) ____________________ is the location where land meets the sea; a(n) ____________________

is that plus the land both seaward and landward of it. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following statements is not true about the polygon feature?

A. A polygon may form a hole within another polygon. B. A polygon has the properties of area and boundary. C. A polygon is a two-dimensional object. D. None of these is correct

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