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ashley

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Earth's surface receives about twice as much energy from the atmosphere than from the sun as a result of ____.
 A) the release of latent heat during condensation
  B) conduction of heat upward from the surface
  C) convection
  D) absorbed infrared energy radiated back to Earth
  E) direct absorption of sunlight by the atmosphere

Question 2

Which statement about tornadoes is correct?
 A) All tornadoes rotate in a counterclockwise direction.
  B) Tornadoes never strike the same place twice.
  C) All tornadoes make a distinctive roar.
  D) The United States has more tornadoes than any other country in the world.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D



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