According to the kinetic molecular theory, which of the following is not true?

A) The average kinetic energy of gas particles is proportional to the Kelvin temperature.
B) Gas molecules are assumed to have no volume.
C) Gas pressure is caused by collisions between gas molecules and the container walls.
D) None, all of the above are true.


D

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A. has a dense earth-like atmosphere B. had a Martian civilization that used irrigation C. has ocean basins and continents D. had a warm climate in the past E. is much younger than Earth

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ANS: C

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Who is responsible for enforcing water quality standards?

A. the Clean Water Act B. Department of Homeland Security C. the EPA

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Explain how geologists calculate the distance between the epicenter of an earthquake and a given

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