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jenna1

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Radiation from the Earth is mostly absorbed in the lower troposphere and is ________ back towards Earth.
 
  A) re-radiated
  B) scattered
  C) conducted
  D) convected
  E) reflected

Question 2

The MAIN source of atmospheric heating is from the ________.
 
  A) absorption of ultraviolet energy from the Sun
  B) conduction of energy from the Earth
  C) convection of energy from the Earth
  D) re-radiation of energy from the Earth
  E) absorption of insolation
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wilsonbho

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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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