Question

One ounce of hard liquor (40% alcohol).

a) Contains more alcohol than one ounce of beer or wine.
b) Contains less alcohol than one ounce of beer or wine.
c) Is equivalent to one standard drink.
d) Is not meant for human consumption.

Answer 1

One ounce of hard liquor (40% alcohol) is Contains more alcohol than one ounce of beer or wine. The correct option is a) Contains more alcohol than one ounce of beer or wine.

Step-by-step explanation:

Contains more alcohol than one ounce of beer or wine: This is the correct option. Hard liquor typically has a higher alcohol by volume (ABV) compared to beer or wine. The statement implies that, in equal volumes (one ounce), hard liquor has a higher concentration of alcohol.

Hard Liquor (40% alcohol): This indicates the alcohol by volume (ABV) content, meaning 40% of the liquid is pure alcohol. The correct option is a) Contains more alcohol than one ounce of beer or wine.

More alcohol than one ounce of beer or wine: Beer and wine generally have lower ABV, so an ounce of hard liquor contains more pure alcohol than an ounce of beer or wine.

Answer 2

One ounce of hard liquor with 40% alcohol is generally equivalent to one standard drink and contains more alcohol than one ounce of beer or wine. Moderate drinking is defined based on standard drink units and the legal drinking age. The correct multiple-choice option is (c).

Step-by-step explanation:

Regarding alcohol content and standard drinks, one ounce of hard liquor that is 40% alcohol (such as 80 proof vodka) does contain more alcohol by volume than one ounce of beer or wine. However, this quantity is usually considered to be equivalent to one standard drink in the United States. This is because standard drinks contain roughly the same amount of alcohol –

for example, 12 ounces of beer at 5% alcohol by volume, 5 ounces of wine at approximately 12% alcohol by volume, and 1.5 ounces of hard liquor at 40% alcohol by volume are all seen as one standard drink. Drinking alcohol should be done in moderation, which is defined as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men, and only by adults of legal drinking age.

Excessive drinking can lead to alcohol intoxication, which can have serious health and legal consequences. The correct multiple-choice option is (c).