The world record for greatest precipitation received in a single year is in a monsoon climate and is on the order of ________ centimeters
A) 2.6
B) 26
C) 260
D) 2,600
E) 260,000
Answer: D
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A) because the kitchen freezer is most often sealed off from the atmosphere B) because the frost in the freezer absorbs this moisture C) because it is not possible for water to be in the gaseous phase at temperatures below 0°C D) because at the cold temperatures of your kitchen freezer, water molecules in the vapor phase are moving relatively slowly, which makes it easier for them to stick to inner surfaces within the freezer or to other water molecules.
The most effective way to reduce malaria in a region is by using
A) Salmonella control to treat infections and treatment strategies to prevent infections. B) vector control to prevent infections and treatment strategies for infections. C) antiviral medicines to reduce fevers and prevent disease transmission. D) better hygiene, improved sanitation practices, and uncontaminated sources of water.
The recent occurrence of both severe and prolonged droughts as well as floods is being worsened by
A) lower than normal temperatures. B) global climate change. C) migrations of people from urban to agricultural areas. D) major changes in the direction of flow of major rivers.
A chemical undergoes _____ change when subjected to outside influences such as heat, cold and pressure.
a. Compositional b. Material c. Physical d. Thermodynamic