About how much of the sun's radiation would strike the Earth if the Earth did not have its atmosphere?

A) About 10 times more
B) About twice as much
C) About the same amount
D) About half as much


Answer: B) About twice as much

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What is meant by the instrumental and intrinsic values of species?

What will be an ideal response?

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Fluidization would be a hazard in a(n) ____

a. ?snow avalanche b. ?rockfall c. ?rotational slump d. ?lateral slump e. ?debris flow

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Low, layered clouds associated with gray, overcast skies are called ____

a. cirrus b. stratus c. lenticular d. cumulonimbus e. cumulus

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