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arivle123

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The absorption of longwave radiation by certain gases in the lower atmosphere is responsible for:
 
  A) photon effect. B) atmospheric window effect.
  C) adiabatic effect. D) greenhouse effect.

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An air mass moves out of its source region. Two days later, the lower layers of the air mass are found to be warmer than they were originally. What letter should be added to the end of the air mass's classification code?
 
  A) m B) k C) w D) c


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent

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