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burchfield96

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Most of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is in and near the ________ portion of the spectrum.
 
  A) cosmic
  B) infrared
  C) microwave
  D) ultraviolet
  E) visible

Question 2

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued which of the following statements?
 
  A) Climate change models can mimic present-day conditions only if human emissions are taken into account.
  B) Human climate alterations have not yet produced significant impacts on biological systems.
  C) Ocean acidification is not a problem because the ocean does not absorb carbon dioxide gas.
  D) Recent regional climate changes have not yet affected physical systems on Earth.
  E) The temperature increases observed since the mid-20th century are very likely due to natural causes.


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abro1885

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

A


burchfield96

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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