Much of the ultraviolet light from the sun is absorbed by ________, as it passes through the atmosphere.

A. Water vapor
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Green house gases
D. Ozone
E. Nitrogen gas


Answer: D

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In an area where the temperature increase with depth averages 20°C per kilometer, the temperature at a depth of 5 kilometers would be ________

A) 50°C B) 20°C C) 200°C D) 100°C

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