The ________ is mechanical thermometer often used in home thermostats.

In the process of scientific inquiry, a theory is best defined as:

Sinking or subsiding air cannot form clouds due to the:

In which phase do water molecules have the lowest kinetic energy?

The number of degrees separating the melting point and the boiling point:

During natural processes, heat transfer is always from:

Which of the following spheres is composed exclusively of water?

The level of the atmosphere with the highest temperatures is the:

Which of the following is the MOST important atmospheric component with regard to the earth’s climate and the formation of weather systems?

The atmosphere is heated chiefly by radiation emitted from the earth’s surface.