When a Liquid Thermometer Is Held in Direct Sunlight, ____

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a liquid thermometer is held in direct sunlight, ____.

• A)it will accurately measure the air temperature
• B)it will measure a much higher temperature than that of the air
• C)it will measure a much lower temperature than that of the air
• D)it will measure the temperature of the Sun rather than the air
• E)it can overheat and explode

---

Definitions:

Higher-Paying Job

Employment that offers a salary or wage significantly above the average for a given profession or region.

Environmental Inequities

Refers to the unequal distribution of environmental benefits and burdens among different social, economic, and racial groups.

Social-Class Differences

Variations in attitudes, behaviors, and opportunities based on economic status or social standing within society.

Authoritative Parenting

This style encourages children to be independent but still places limits and controls on their actions. Extensive verbal give-and-take is allowed, and parents are warm and nurturant toward the child. This style is associated with children’s social competence, achievement orientation, and self-reliance.