What is the only substance to have a higher heat capacity than liquid water?
a. Acetone
b. Gasoline
c. Ammonia
d. Ice
ANS: C
Ammonia is the only substance to have a higher heat capacity than water. Water's high heat capacity
keeps the ocean at a relatively stable temperature range. Information can be found in the section Water
Has Unusual Thermal Characteristics.
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A) The aluminum oxide does not flake off like rust and acts as a protective layer. B) Aluminum is harder to oxidize than iron. C) Aluminum is harder to reduce than iron. D) The aluminum oxide product undergoes a reduction to produce aluminum metal. E) The aluminum is galvanized, which prevents oxidation.
Animals that can live for extended periods on land, but must return to water-based environments to reproduce are
____. a. hominids b. plankton c. reptiles d. mammals e. amphibians
The first permanent settlements may have been places for nomads to bury and honor their dead
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In the Af climates, ____
a. only winter months receive more than 2.4 inches of precipitation b. only summer months receive more than 2.4 inches of precipitation c. all months receive more than 2.4 inches of precipitation d. total annual rainfall must exceed 71.6 inches