On the average, about what percentage of the solar energy that strikes the outer atmosphere

eventually reaches the earth's surface?
a. 5%
b. 15%
c. 30%
d. 50%
e. 70%


d

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a. true b. false

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A. low net energy yield B. severe land disruption C. low potential supplies D. release of carbon dioxide and other air pollutants when produced and burned E. high water consumption

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Assuming that the solvent is the same in all cases, which of the following has the largest particles?

A) a colloid B) a suspension C) a solution D) the pure solvent

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