Which of the following is the unit of pressure most commonly found on a surface weather map?

A. inches of mercury
B. atmospheres
C. pounds per square inch
D. hectopascals


Answer: D

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A. Manufacturers of chemicals in the U.S. strongly object to passing new laws that would apply the precautionary principle. B. Manufacturers of chemicals in the U.S. strongly favor passing new laws that would broadly apply the precautionary principle. C. Environmental scientists believe that the precautionary principle is scientifically unsound and without merit. D. The average U.S. citizen is quite knowledgeable about the precautionary principle and wants it to apply to all new chemicals.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. The grain alcohol is oxidized. B. The grain alcohol is reduced. C. Some of the grain alcohol is oxidized and some is reduced to other products. D. The grain alcohol is neither oxidized nor reduced.

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