An important property of water is its ability to act as a good solvent. This could best be explained by water's
A. capillary action.
B. dipole molarity.
C. polarity.
D. surface tension.
Answer: C
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A. the decline of nuclear power after Fukushima. B. the decreased abundance of natural gas in the United States. C. new technology and the lower cost due to subsidies and tax breaks. D. conflict in the Middle East over oil supplies. E. the rising temperature of the atmosphere.
All of the following are elements except
a. Water b. Oxygen c. Nitrogen d. Hydrogen e. Carbon
Which of the following does NOT list processes in an order consistent with a logical progression through the rock cycle?
A. uplift, weathering, erosion B. solidification, melting, burial C. burial, metamorphism, melting D. weathering, erosion, deposition E. erosion, deposition, burial
You are asked to advise whether to immediately begin extracting the oil or wait 5 years to begin extraction
If the annual interest rate is 5%, at least how much would the oil have to be worth in the future market for you to advise waiting 5 years to begin extraction? Assume that you are asked to base your recommendation solely on the money earned. A) Approximately $12 million B) Approximately $13 million C) Approximately $20 million D) Approximately $10.5 million