Which of the following describes how a plate of hot food cools when it is left on the table for a while?

A. by advection
B. by specific heat
C. by latent heat energy release
D. by radiation


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following statements describes a saturated solution?

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Compare the population pyramid of Haiti to that of Cuba. What trends are evident and accounts for these?


What will be an ideal response?

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