The atmospheric greenhouse effect is due primarily to the fact that ___

A) oxygen and ozone absorb ultraviolet radiation
B) nitrogen and oxygen transmit visible radiation
C) cloud formation releases latent heat energy
D) carbon dioxide and water vapor absorb infrared radiation


D

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A) gain of electrons B) loss of hydrogen C) gain of oxygen D) none of these

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The rapid growth of the high technology industry in Silicon Valley has led to ________ and ________, which has made it more difficult for firms to attract employees

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Species that are found in only one area and are especially vulnerable to extinction are referred to as which type of species?

A. specialist B. emergent C. generalist D. endangered E. endemic

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Organisms that are unable to actively move laterally, instead drifting with ocean currents, are called ____

A) plankton B) nekton C) hadal D) benthic

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