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P68T

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Without the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the average surface temperature would be:
  a. higher than at present.
  b. lower than at present.
  c. the same as it is now.
  d. much more variable than it is now.



Question 2

If the earth's average surface temperature were to increase, the amount of radiation emitted from
  the earth's surface would __________ and the wavelength of peak emission would shift toward
  __________ wavelengths.
  a. increase, shorter
  b. increase, longer
  c. decrease, shorter
  d. decrease, longer




pallen55

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



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