By what primary heat transfer mechanism does the sun warm the earth?

A) convection
B) conduction
C) radiation
D) All of the above processes are equally important in combination.


C

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In a folded sequence of rocks we find younger rocks at the axis of the fold and older rocks away from the fold axis. The fold is

A) called a syncline. B) called an anticline. C) plunging. D) tilted.

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Four 12resistors are connected together. What is the least resistance that can be attained with these resistors?

A. 12
B. 6.0
C. 3.0
D. 2.0
E. 1.0

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Power: A child pulls on a wagon with a force of 75 N. If the wagon moves a total of 42 m in 3.1 min, what is the average power delivered by the child?

A. 17 W B. 21 W C. 22 W D. 26 W

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In partially stabilized zirconia, particles of the tetragonal phase transform to the _________phase at the crack tip when subject to a sufficient stress.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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