What gas is produced naturally in the stratosphere and is also a primary component of photochemical smog in polluted air at the surface?
a. ?carbon dioxide
b. ?carbon monoxide
c. ?ozone
d. ?nitrogen dioxide
e. ?hydrocarbons
ANSWER: c
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. counterclockwise and outward from the center. b. counterclockwise and inward toward the center. c. clockwise and outward from the center. d. clockwise and inward toward the center. e. clockwise and either outward or inward.
Which of the following is a clear advantage in the use of nuclear power instead of fossil fuels?
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