Water vapor
A) does not absorb shortwave radiation.
B) does not absorb longwave radiation.
C) both absorbs and emits longwave radiation.
D) emits longwave radiation, but does not absorb it.
E) does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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