« previous next »

Author Question: Which is not true of Earth's atmosphere? A) It is the sum of all the exhalations and inhalations ... (Read 19 times)

hbsimmons88

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 526
on: Jul 14, 2018
Which is not true of Earth's atmosphere?
 
  A) It is the sum of all the exhalations and inhalations of life on Earth.
  B) We consider the top of the atmosphere to be 32,000 km (20,000 mi.) from Earth.
  C) It protects us from deadly UV radiation, yet lets light through.
  D) Its temperatures range from -90C (-130F) degrees to 1200C (2200F).
  E) The principle substance is air, a mixture of many gases that behaves like a single gas.

Question 2

Subarctic climates have a long growing season owing to the long summer days.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


zhanghao

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

Did you know?

More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.

Did you know?

Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.

Solar particles interact with Earth's magnetosphere. Sizes not to scale. Solar particles interact with Earth's magnetosphere. Sizes not to scale.
Speed of Earth Speed of Earth
The Tilt of Earth’s Axis The Tilt of Earth’s Axis
Close-ups of Jupiter’s Atmosphere Close-ups of Jupiter’s Atmosphere
Benvenuto Cellini, Saltcellar: Neptune (Sea) and Tellus (Earth). Benvenuto Cellini, Saltcellar: Neptune (Sea) and Tellus (Earth).
Earth’s Spheres Earth’s Spheres
Video: Protein Secondary and Tertiary Structures - Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library