(A) X = Y due to the law of conservation of energy.
(B) X < Y due to the first law of thermodynamics.
(C) X > Y due to the second law of thermodynamics.
(D) X < Y due to the second law of thermodynamics.
(E) Depending upon the efficiency of the power plant, X could be equal to
Y.
- Which of the following statements are TRUE?
I. The annual fluctuation of air temperature on landmasses influenced
by polar cells is greater than the change in temperature occurring in a
24-hour cycle.
II. In landmasses influenced by polar cells, precipitation rather than
temperature is the critical factor in plant distribution and soil
development.
III. Landmasses influenced primarily by Ferrel cells have defined seasons
with strong annual cycles of temperature and precipitation.
IV. Landmasses in equatorial regions primarily influenced by Hadley cells
are characterized by low humidity and little precipitation.
V. Subtropical landmasses primarily influenced by Hadley cells are
characterized by high relative humidity and tropical forests.
(A) I and III
(B) I, II, and IV
(C) II and III
(D) III and V
(E) I, II, IV, and V
- As urban environments become more dense, noise pollution is becoming a
major environmental issue as people deal with noise generated from flight
paths, freeways, work environments, and neighborhoods. Which of the
following is a TRUE statement?
(A) Loud sound is not dangerous as long as you do not feel any pain in your
ears.
(B) Hearing loss after sound exposure is temporary.
(C) Hearing loss is caused mostly by aging.
(D) Loud sound damages only your hearing.
(E) If you have a hearing loss already, you still have to protect your hearing.
