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joblessjake

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contributes to global warming by
 
  A) transmitting visible light and absorbing infrared radiation.
  B) transmitting infrared radiation and absorbing visible light.
  C) transmitting infrared radiation and visible light.
  D) absorbing infrared radiation and visible light.

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The 2013-2014 Assessment Report concluded that global climate change is caused at least in part by the
 
  A) human use of fossil fuels to generate electricity and power engines.
  B) human use of chlorofluorocarbons in refrigeration systems.
  C) harvesting of millions of acres of corn, wheat, and soybeans around the world every year.
  D) depletion of groundwater supplies.


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nicoleclaire22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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