Why Is Copper Used for Electrical Wiring

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why is copper used for electrical wiring?

• A) It is an excellent conductor of electricity.
• B) It is very rigid.
• C) It has a metallic luster.
• D) It is rare, explaining why wiring is expensive.

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Definitions:

Fresh Water

Water that contains minimal amounts of dissolved salts, making it suitable for consumption, agriculture, and many industrial uses; found in rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers.

Thermocline

A layer in a body of water or in the atmosphere where temperature changes more rapidly with depth or height than it does in the layers above or below.

Temperate Lake

A lake located in a temperate climate zone, characterized by moderate temperatures and seasonal variations.

Oligotrophic Lake

A type of lake characterized by low nutrient levels, clear waters, and relatively low productivity of plant and animal life.