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Air near the equator averages higher temperatures than air near the poles because
 
  A) polar air is cooled by ice and snow on the ground.
  B) solar energy is readily absorbed due to increased levels of CO2 and water vapor in the air.
  C) sunlight falls in a more vertical position at the equator than near the poles.
  D) the oceans near the equator are warmer than those near the poles.

Question 2

Going from most significant to least significant, the atmospheric gases contributing to the greenhouse effect include
 
  A) carbon dioxide and water vapor.
  B) carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxides, and CFCs.
  C) water vapor and carbon dioxide.
  D) water vapor, CFCs, carbon dioxide, and ozone.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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