A 1-kg block of iron weighs about

A) 1 N.
B) 5 N.
C) 10 N.
D) more than 10 N.


Answer: C

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Although the United States has less than 5% of the world's population, it accounts for approximately ______________ of the world's annual consumption of fossil fuels

a. 15% b. 25% c. 35% d. 45%

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