The Earth's surface releases ________ that is absorbed by the atmosphere, stabilizing or raising atmospheric temperature.

A. gamma radiation
B. near-ultraviolet radiation
C. ultraviolet radiation
D. long-wave infrared radiation
E. x-rays


Answer: D

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a. style. b. sepal. c. receptacle. d. ovule. e. petal.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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