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altibaby

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Official temperatures are measured using thermometers placed in shelters that are
 
  A) at ground level, in direct sunlight.
  B) non-ventilated and black boxes, placed at ground level.
  C) in black boxes placed in direct sunlight for maximum insolation absorption.
  D) placed a few feet above the ground in louvered white boxes.

Question 2

Temperature is
 
  A) a function of insolation and windspeed.
  B) a form of energy.
  C) measure of the average kinetic energy of individual molecules in matter.
  D) heat, as perceived by humans and other living things.
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brittrenee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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