Before a cold winter night in Florida a citrus farmer chooses to sprinkle his fruit with water in order to warm the fruit so it survives the night. Which of the following processes explains why this strategy warms the fruit?
A. latent heat of evaporation
B. latent heat of condensation
C. latent heat of evaporation
D. latent heat of deposition
Answer: B
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A(n) ____________ ____________ is a rigorous intertidal community for small organisms due to the abrasive nature
of sharp, pointed particle grains and capillary forces that can pin down organisms and prevent them from moving. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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