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chads108

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Nitrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere absorb significant amount of the sun's radiation, therefore contributing to the greenhouse effect. True or false?
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

Sea level rises with increasing global temperature because:
 
  A) glaciers melt, adding water to the oceans
  B) the ocean water warms, therefore condensing
  C) the ocean water warms, therefore expanding
  D) both A and B
  E) both A and C


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E


chads108

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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