Which of the following requires the GREATEST RELEASE of latent heat energy into the atmosphere?

A) melting of 1 gram of water B) condensation of 1 gram of water
C) freezing of 1 gram of water D) evaporation of 1 gram of water


B

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A) stacked vote B) wasted vote C) excess vote D) gender biased E) anti-immigration biased

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There is little threat of a tsunami striking the crowded beaches of Southern California.

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

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Why might disposing of a lead-acid battery, nickel-cadmium battery, or mercury battery in a landfill be a bad thing?

A. Cadmium, mercury, and lead are all very reactive and generate highly unstable compounds. B. Cadmium, mercury, and lead are all radioactive and release radiation. C. Cadmium, mercury, and lead are all toxic metals and could leak out of the landfill. D. all of the above E. none of the above

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Why is air pressure greatest at sea level?

A. Air pressure depends on the weight of overlying air molecules. B. Air pressure depends on the temperature of air and air near Earth's surface is warmest. C. Air pressure depends on the force with which air molecules strike Earth's surface; molecules near Earth's surface strike Earth with more force. D. Air pressure is inversely proportional to the density of air.

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