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kaid0807

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on: Jul 29, 2018
If the composition of the atmosphere changed so that less terrestrial radiation was allowed to escape, the Earth would experience
 
  A) higher average temperatures.
  B) lower average temperatures.
  C) greater atmospheric pressure and higher temperatures.
  D) no change in pressure or temperature.

Question 2

If more terrestrial radiation were able to leave Earth's atmosphere than at present, we would experience
 
  A) global cooling.
  B) no change in temperature.
  C) global warming.
  D) more severe weather.


Ashley I

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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