Which wavelengths are most inefficiently transmitted through the atmosphere?

A) Long
B) Visible blue
C) Short
D) Solar radiation
E) Radiation with 0.5-micrometer wavelengths


Answer: A

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D) primate-state
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A) nitrogen; oxygen B) hydrogen; oxygen C) oxygen; hydrogen D) nitrogen; water vapor

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How can you tell whether a sugar solution is saturated or not?

A. There will be a precipitate if the water is heated. B. As long as there are more water molecules than sugar molecules, there is a saturated solution. C. Add more sugar; if it dissolves, it is saturated. D. Cool the solution to see if there is a precipitate.

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