Which of the following is not one of the roles of the atmosphere?
A) Energy exchanges between the surface and outer space, creating weather and climate
B) Lessening the effects of weathering on the geosphere
C) Protection from ultraviolet radiation and the intensity of the Sun
D) Providing air for respiratory processes in the biosphere
Answer: B
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a. ?accretion. b. ?spontaneous nucleation. c. ?condensation. d. ?deposition. e. ?collision.
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