1. Effective temperature is an index of comfort. Which combination of conditions does it account for?
- A. Dry-bulb temperature, relative humidity, and air movement
- B. Wet-bulb temperature, barometric pressure, and air movement
- C. Relative humidity, air cleanliness, and outdoor air temperature
- D. Dry-bulb temperature, dew point, and the cleanliness of the air
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Answer: A. Effective temperature is described as a measure of comfort that combines the effects of dry-bulb temperature, relative humidity, and air movement; it is not an actual measurable temperature.