The third law of thermodynamics tells us that no substance can
A. reach the bottom of the kelvin scale of temperature.
B. ever stop radiating energy.
C. both of these
D. neither of these
Answer: D
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A. making landfall. B. entrainment of moist air. C. decreased wind shear. D. decreased friction.
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________ is pulverized rock, lava fragments, and ash erupted from a volcano
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