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joblessjake

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Which statement is true with regard to latitude and longitude?
 A) Longitudinal lines are drawn parallel to the equator, while latitudinal lines are drawn from pole to pole.
  B) Latitude and longitude comprise a system of imaginary lines dividing Earth's surface into a grid.
  C) Greenwich, England was the original location of zero longitude.
  D) Zero degrees latitude is the prime meridian and zero degrees longitude is the equator.

Question 2

Why is sensible heat detectable while heat that is not sensible cannot be measured?
 A) A thermometer can measure the decrease in temperature but not heat capacity.
  B) The latent heat of fusion cannot be calculated.
  C) Heat that is not sensible and heat that is sensible can both be measured.
  D) A thermometer measures the decrease in temperature, but as liquid changes to solid, the loss of heat is not measurable.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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