For evaporation of sweat to be an effective cooling mechanism:

A) the relative humidity must be greater than 90%.
B) the environmental temperature must be at least 95°F.
C) ambient air must be relatively unsaturated with water.
D) ambient air must be saturated with a great deal of water.


Answer: C) ambient air must be relatively unsaturated with water.

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A) population growth B) shortages of wild food C) newly evolved plant adaptations D) improved quality of human life E) climate change

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A. Have more interesting flavors than other solutions for seasoning B. Are effective insecticides in the home C. Preserve food due to their pesticidal properties D. Neutralize toxins in foods E. All of these are good reasons why alcohol and pickling solutions were used

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