The Purpose of the ____ Valve Is to Prevent Gases

question 55

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the ____ valve is to prevent gases from accidentally flowing through the torch and into the wrong hose.

• A) flashback arrestor
• B) reverse flow
• C) safety release valve
• D) safety disc

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Definitions:

Surface Temperature

Surface temperature is the temperature near the surface of the Earth, which varies due to factors like sunlight, atmospheric conditions, and geographic location.

Ozone

A molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, found in the Earth's stratosphere, where it forms a layer that protects life by blocking most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Stratosphere

The second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, just above the troposphere and below the mesosphere, known for containing the ozone layer.

Antarctica

The Earth's southernmost continent, containing the geographic South Pole, known for its extensive ice sheets and cold climate.