Suppose you deflate a bicycle tire by depressing the air valve. Why does air rush out of the tire? After the air stops rushing out of the tire, is the tire empty? Explain your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


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Open dumping is a waste disposal method that is

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about tornadoes?

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