Atmospheric scientists often measure gases in parts per million by weight (ppm). If CO2 is currently 0.04% of the atmosphere, the level expressed in parts per million is
A) 4 ppm.
B) 4000 ppm.
C) 400 ppm.
D) 0.004 ppm.
C
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