Which form of electromagnetic radiation is absorbed by carbon dioxide and water

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futuristic

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on: Aug 26, 2013

Which form of electromagnetic radiation is absorbed by carbon dioxide and water vapor in our atmosphere?
A) visible light
B) ultraviolet
C) infrared
D) radio
E) gamma rays

curlz

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Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 2013

Pick C

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