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abarnes

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The atmospheric greenhouse effect occurs because the atmosphere allows ___________________ _ radiation to pass through, but inhibits to some degree the passage of ___________________ _ radiation leaving Earth's surface.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Because Earth is ___________________ _ than the Sun, it emits ___________________ _ radiation than the Sun.
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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: visible; infrared

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: cooler; less
colder; less




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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Gracias!

 

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