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D2AR0N

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on: Jul 13, 2018
Most of the atmosphere's heat comes from:
 a. absorption of infrared radiation coming from the earth.
 b. latent heat.
 c. reflection.
 d. direct absorption of the sun's radiation.

Question 2

The atmospheric gases which best absorb infrared energy are:
 a. water vapor and carbon dioxide.
 b. nitrous oxide and water vapor.
 c. carbon dioxide and methane.
 d. nitrous oxide and oxygen.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

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D2AR0N

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Reply #2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Correct answers!


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