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theo

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Clouds play an important role in the earth's energy budget because they:
 
  A) absorb longwave radiation and re-radiate it towards the surface.
  B) cool the air around them.
  C) reflect solar energy.
  D) reflect the earth's infrared energy.
  E) Both A and C

Question 2

The process of releasing silver iodide into the atmosphere to stimulate rainfall is called:
 
  A) cloud seeding. B) rain enhancement.
  C) precipitation harvesting. D) artificial droplet supplementation.


kusterl

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

A


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