Even though the Martian atmosphere is composed almost completely of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, its surface is much colder than the Earth because its
A) atmosphere is much thinner
B) surface does not radiate any infrared radiation
C) atmosphere contains equal amounts of gases which neutralize the greenhouse effect
D) polar caps are much larger than on the Earth
A
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A) 19.5 km/s B) 27.5 km/s C) 13.8 km/s D) 9.40 km/s
The substances formed in a chemical reaction are called the ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When a positive charge is released and moves along an electric field line, it moves to a position of
a. lower potential and lower potential energy. b. lower potential and higher potential energy. c. higher potential and lower potential energy. d. higher potential and higher potential energy. e. greater magnitude of the electric field.
An atom can be excited into a higher energy state by absorbing a photon
Indicate whether the statement is true or false