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haleyc112

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Most of the solar energy absorbed by planet Earth and its atmosphere is absorbed by:
 
  A) atmospheric dust. B) clouds. C) the earth's surface. D) atmospheric gases.

Question 2

Explain how snow that formed high in a towering cloud might produce rain.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

C

Answer to Question 2

When the surface temperature is above 4C (39F), snowflakes usually melt before they reach the ground and continue their descent as rain.


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Wow, this really help

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