Evaporation Is a Process Which Tends to Keep Temperatures Cooler

question 25

Multiple Choice

Evaporation is a process which tends to keep temperatures cooler where it occurs.This is because the atmosphere:

• A)increases the outgoing radiation.
• B)reduces the absorption of solar energy.
• C)increases the reflection of solar energy.
• D)uses energy to change the phase of water instead of increasing air temperature.
• E)increases the specific heat.

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Multiple Comparison Method

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Tukey Multiple Comparison Method

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