The sweeping of atmospheric gas particles into space by the Sun is referred to as

A) a solar flare
B) solar wind stripping
C) evaporation
D) thermal escape


B

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A) 20 g B) 14 g C) 24 g D) 26 g

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When ice crystals form in the clouds, ________

a. heat energy is released b. the atmosphere becomes colder c. phase change from solid to liquid occurs d. the thermal mass of the atmosphere increases

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The charge on the proton is the same as

A) the charge on the neutron. B) the charge on the neutron, but of the opposite sign. C) the charge on the atom. D) the charge on the electron. E) the charge on the electron, but of the opposite sign.

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Ultrasound is used

a. to form images of internal organs. b. by bats to navigate. c. in automatic focus cameras. d. to control insects. e. all of the above

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