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faduma

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on: Jul 27, 2018
All of the following have occurred over long periods of time on Earth. Which one is not thought to have played a major role in long-term changes in Earth's climate?
 
  A) changes in the Earth's axis tilt
  B) changes in the Earth's overall reflectivity
  C) a gradual rise in the atmospheric content of oxygen
  D) changes in the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases

Question 2

Why is the Coriolis effect so weak on Venus?
 
  A) because Venus is so hot
  B) because Venus rotates so slowly
  C) because Venus has such a thick atmosphere
  D) because Venus has such a strong greenhouse effect


pami445

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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