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yoroshambo

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Water vapor
 A) does not absorb shortwave radiation.
  B) does not absorb longwave radiation.
  C) both absorbs and emits longwave radiation.
  D) emits longwave radiation, but does not absorb it.
  E) does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.

Question 2

At 60 degrees north latitude, maximum solar energy would strike the top of the atmosphere on approximately
 A) March 21.
  B) June 21.
  C) September 21.
  D) December 21.
  E) Groundhog Day.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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