What occurs when water molecules in the air exert the maximum possible pressure at a given temperature?

A. absorption of latent heat
B. saturation
C. vapor pressure
D. evaporation
E. release of latent heat


B

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a. divergent evolution b. allopatric speciation c. convergent evolution d. parallel speciation e. parallel evolution

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Which country has the largest group of immigrants residing within its borders?

A) Brazil B) Germany C) Japan D) South Africa E) United States

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Thicker soil deposits on sedimentary rocks, compared to plutonic rocks, is an example of the role of ________ in determining soil characteristics

A) parent material B) climate C) vegetation D) time E) landscape relief

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Global climate change threatens coral reefs by

A) decreasing the temperature and increasing the pH of the oceans. B) decreasing both the temperature and the pH of the oceans. C) increasing the temperature and decreasing the pH of the oceans. D) increasing both the temperature and the pH of the oceans.

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