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ssal

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On average, what percentage of solar energy striking the outer atmosphere eventually reaches Earth's surface?
   a. 5 percent
   b. 15 percent
   c. 30 percent
   d. 50 percent
   e. 70 percent

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As ocean temperatures increase, which greenhouse gas increases and enhances the atmospheric greenhouse effect, thereby illustrating a positive feedback process?
   a. nitrogen
   b. oxygen
   c. argon
   d. water vapor
   e. hydrogen sulfide


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macagn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: d


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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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