adiabatic processes cause cooling by _______.
a - conductior
b - decompression
c - convection
d - radiation
e - insertion
b - decompression
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Under which of the following conditions would you expect the highest solubility of oxygen gas in water?
A. low temperature and high O2 pressure above the solution B. high temperature and high O2 pressure above the solution C. low temperature and low O2 pressure above the solution D. high temperature and low O2 pressure above the solution E. The O2 solubility is independent of temperature and pressure.
When the Moon is in the first- or third-quarter position, a spring tide will occur.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
During dry periods, most of the water flowing into streams is supplied by
A) overland flow. B) groundwater. C) rainfall. D) storms.
What is meant by the term "flow" when used with reference to mass movements? What will be an ideal response?