The Altitudinal Difference (Relief) Between the Top of the Tallest

question 40

Multiple Choice

The altitudinal difference (relief) between the top of the tallest mountain and the bottom of the deepest ocean trench is CLOSEST to_______ kilometers.

• A) 200,000
• B) 20,000
• C) 2,000
• D) 20
• E) 200

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Definitions:

Lewis Structure

A graphical representation of the bonding between atoms in a molecule, showing valence electrons as dots.

Double Bond

A chemical bond in which two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms, usually making the compound more reactive than a single bond.

Molecule

A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

Single Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of one pair of valence electrons between two atoms, characterized by their relatively low energy.