Lillian safely touches a 100,000-volt Van de Graaff generator. Although the voltage is high, the small amount of charge means a small amount of

A. polarization.
B. conduction.
C. electric field.
D. energy transfer.


Answer: D

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A. The pressure drops in advance of the front and then rises after the front passes. B. The pressure drops in advance of the front and then drops further after the front passes. C. The pressure rises in advance of the front and then drops after the front passes. D. The pressure rises in advance of the front and then rises further after the front masses.

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About 20% of all inland wetlands in Germany and France have been destroyed.

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

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The acronym OFWs stands for

a. overseas foreign workers. b. overused farm workers. c. obstinate farm workers. d. obligated farm workers. e. overseas farm workers.

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Which of the following statements regarding the impact of landfills on ground and surface water is correct?

A. The water that passes through a landfill is collected and treated. B. Landfills should be surrounded by highly permeable soils. C. Landfills should be located below the water table. D. Landfills do not generate liquid waste so they have no impact on ground or surface water.

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