The property of matter that describes its resistance to flow is called

A) viscosity.
B) convection.
C) conduction.
D) radiation.


Answer: A

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A) Construct all new buildings using rigid concrete or masonry B) Keep enough food and water for 72 hours in an easily carried backpack C) Have hospitals install computerized earthquake warning systems that will shut down natural gas systems and turn on back-up generators D) Require that new buildings be built to flex easily E) All of these would be a good idea.

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What does the associated graph indicate about a stream?



A) Silt and clay are carried in suspension under most stream velocities.
B) Sand and gravel are deposited at low velocities but transported at higher velocities.
C) Sand is carried in suspension only at high velocities.
D) As fast-moving water slows down, fine sand can switch from transport by suspension to the bed load.
E) All of these are correct.

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A. Lack of sunlight B. Abundant supplies of nutrients such as phosphorus C. Cold water D. Lack of nutrients such as phosphorus

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What fuel is the source of energy from the Sun?

A) helium B) oxygen C) hydrogen D) lithium

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