Environmental Control Systems MCQ
Electrolytes serve several purposes in the body including __________
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Nerve and muscle function and fluid balance
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What does a biotic ecosystem consist of?
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Biological components
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What is an abiotic ecosystem?
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An ecosystem that consists of nonliving components
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What are the consequences of greenhouse gases?
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The greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun and cause the Earth's surface to warm up.
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What is the biosphere?
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The global ecosystem where all life is interconnected
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What is the geosphere?
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The part of Earth consisting of the crust and mantle.
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What is the hydrosphere?
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The water on and surrounding the earth
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How high is the stratosphere from the sea level?
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What is the stratosphere?
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A layer of Earth's atmosphere between the troposphere and the mesosphere
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What is the inner layer about 11 seal level called?
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Troposphere
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What is the quality of matter?
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A measure of how useful a form of matter is to humans as a resource.
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What is the DO model used for?
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To predict profile of DO concentration downstream from a waste discharge
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What are indicator organisms?
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Commonly used bacteria to determine the level of pollution in water
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The 5 Kingdoms are Animal, Plates, Fungi, Protista, and _____.
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What does TOC stand for?
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Total organic carbon
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What is the amount of oxygen required to oxidize ammonia to nitrate?
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Nitrogenous BOD
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What is nitrification?
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The biological oxidation of ammonia with oxygen into nitrite, then nitrate
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What is the amount of oxygen required for biological decomposition of organic matter?
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Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)
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What is a common chemical in industrial discharge?
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A known or suspected human health and/or environmental effect.
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Which of the following are major sources of nutrients?
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All of these
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Nitrate is toxic to infants at ____ concentration
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Maximum acceptable concentration of nitrate for drinking water is ____
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Maximum acceptable concentration of nitrite for drinking water is ____
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Nitrite is toxic to most fish at what concentration?
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What is the fourth type of nitrogen?
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What is acidity?
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Ability of a water to neutralize bases
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What is the definition of alkalinity?
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The ability of water to neutralize acids
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What is the pH range of natural water?
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What does temperature affect?
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Chemical and biological reaction rates, ecology of a water body and solubility of oxygen
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What is turbidity?
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A measure of the light that is either absorbed or scattered by particles in water
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What affects subsurface geologic formation?
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Both surface water and groundwater quality
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What are three watershed characteristics?
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Topography, vegetation cover, wildlife
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What is Trihalomethane?
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A reaction between chlorine and organic matter.
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What are the 3 stages in the natural life cycle of water bodies?
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Oligotrophic, mesotropic, eutrophic
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When water is in the solid state, it is best known as _____.
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What are the three main water uses?
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Municipal, industrial, agricultural
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Which of the following is not a source of municipal wastewater?
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Groundwater infiltration
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What does ground water refer to?
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All the water beneath the land surface
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What is the definition of surface water sources?
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All water open to the atmosphere and subject to surface runoff
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What is selective absorption?
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The absorption of a material of only certain wavelengths
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What is the definition of "Reflected Glare?"
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Reflection of luminance of a task area
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What is the average of a number of intensity figures taken from several directions?
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Mean spherical candlepower
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What is the percentage of energy end use for space heating?
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What is Luminance?
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The intensity of light that arrives at the eye from a particular surface or area
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What is the formula for determining the average maintained illuminance on working plane in a room?
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Lumen Method Calculation
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What does lumen maintenance compare?
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Amount of light produced from source brand new to amount at a specific time in future
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What is Lumen depreciation?
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Luminous flux lost over time
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What is the purpose of Local and Supplementary lighting?
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To provide a restricted area of relatively high intensity
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What is a lighting system?
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A combination of a particular lamp type and fixture type.
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What is an incident light ray?
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A ray of light striking a surface
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What is the primary source of illumination for horizontal illuminance?
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Reflective surfaces
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General diffuse fixtures rely on what to distribute light?
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Light reflecting onto the walls
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What is the biggest reason for eyestrain?
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The demanding nature of specific tasks
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What does "exposure time" mean?
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Time it takes for eye to adjust
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What is the ratio of lumens provided to watts of heat produced by a light source?
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What is discomfort glare?
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Immediate occurrence of light sources or luminance greater than what the eye can adapt to
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What is disability glare?
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Luminance so intense that it impairs the vision.
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What is the main characteristic of direct lighting?
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High reflectance
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What is the cause of Direct Glare?
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Light sources
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What is the main purpose of using direct concentrated down lights?
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For privacy and dramatic effect
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What is diffuse reflection?
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Reflection of light from a rough surface in many directions
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What is the ratio of interior illuminance to available outdoor illuminance called?
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Daylighting Factor
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What is the purpose of task lighting?
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To provide light in specific areas for tasks
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Fluorescent lamp?
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Switching
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What is brightness?
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Percieved light amanting from an object
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What are brightness patterns?
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Patterns of light and shadow
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What is the definition of Adaption?
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Ability to adjust to various levels of light, see brightness of space in adaption level.
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How is Payback Period calculated?
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By dividing initial investment by expected yearly savings
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What is the degree day?
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The difference between the daily average temperature and a given temperature base.
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What type of system is a Unitary System?
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AHU and cooling compressor contained within a compact enclosure
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What is a Multi-Zone?
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A central air-handling unit capable of serving 8 zones simultaneously
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What is a delivery system?
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A device that delivers heat or cooling to the conditioned space.
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What does HVAC stand for?
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Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
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What is a duct?
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A tube or channel for conducting air.
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What is a hydronic system?
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A heating/cooling system that uses water to transfer heat
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What is the purpose of a Distribution System?
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To recirculate treated air to the building
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What is a heat exchanger?
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A device that transfers heat from one substance to another.
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What is the name of the process that transfers heat from one location to another?
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Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle
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What is a boiler?
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Equipment that provides hot water or steam for various uses (plumbing, heating, etc)
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What is the central location of a building's HVAC system called?
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What is HVAC?
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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
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What is a roof pond?
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A pond consisting of water contained within large plastic bags located on the roof of a building.
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What is the name given to the solar energy being introduced directly into the space through ordinary fenestration?
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Direct Gain
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What is the definition of a passive system?
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Utilizing natural phenomena to change the climate of a building.
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What is the sum of the accumulation of heat from all sources called?
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Heat Gain
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What is the opposite of Heat Gain?
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Heat Loss
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Heat loss occurs from a building through which of the following?
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Convection, conduction, radiation
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What is the thermal load?
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Heat transferred from walls, doors, ceilings, etc.
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What is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil?
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Infiltration
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What is the definition of ventilation?
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The bringing in of fresh air to a building and the expelling of inside gasses.
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What is the capacity of a material to store heat called?
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Thermal Mass
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What is a thermal bridge?
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A thermally conductive material that bypasses an insulation system, such as a metal fastener or stud.
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What is the definition of resistance?
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A material's opposition to the flow of electric current.
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What is the process whereby molecular excitation spreads through a substance or from one substance to another by direct contact called?
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Conduction
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What is enthalpy?
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The sum of the sensible and latent heat of a substance
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What is Latent Heat?
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The energy required for phase changes
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What is heat?
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Energy that flows from a point at one temperature to another point at a lower temperature
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What is Thermal Radiation?
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Heat transfer in the form of electromagnetic waves, including light
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What is the DewPoint?
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The temperature at which water vapour in the air becomes saturated and condensation begins.
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Which of the following is true about the wet-bulb temperature?
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The air temperature measured by the wet-bulb thermometer of a psychrometer.
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What is the dry bulb temperature?
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The air temperature measured by the dry-bulb thermometer of a psychrometer.
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What is a psychometric chart?
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A powerful graphic representation of temperature and relative humidity.
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Relative humidity is defined as the percentage of water vapor in the air compared to what?
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The maximum amount of water vapor that air can contain at a particular temperature
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What is the angle in the horizontal plane between the north-south line and the vertical plane called?
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What is solar angle?
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The angle at which light from the Sun strikes the surface of Earth
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What is the definition of microclimate?
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Environmental conditions within a small area that differs significantly from the climate of the surrounding area
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