🛢️Alabama Tanker — Question 5 of 10
Which term refers to the expansion or contraction of a liquid due to changes in temperature?
Answer: C
Outage
Liquids will expand and contract based on the temperature. Different liquids expand and contract at different rates. The space reserved to handle expansion is called outage.
Source: Alabama CDL Manual
All choices
- ASurge
- BConvection
- COutage
Alabama CDL Tanker Test Info
Questions on Exam
20
Passing Score
80%
Time Limit
Typically 30 minutes; varies by testing location
Age Requirements
Intrastate: 18+ · Interstate: 21+
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