The most abundant gas in Earth's lower atmosphere is _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


nitrogen

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How are people living near the Great Lakes impacted by the weather changes related to presence of a large body of water?

A) Temperatures are unaffected by the presence of the lakes, and precipitation is increased. B) Temperatures are unaffected by the presence of the lakes, and precipitation is decreased. C) Temperatures are moderated by the presence of the lakes, but precipitation is increased. D) Temperatures are moderated by the presence of the lakes, but precipitation is decreased.

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A microwave oven is a good example of a familiar device that relies on absorption of electromagnetic waves at fixed frequencies by specific elements or compounds

In this case, water absorbs strongly in the microwave band used by the device, heating water molecules in food. What might a microwave oven imply about measuring microwaves emitted by the Sun on Earth? A) Microwave radiation will be heavily absorbed in the earth's atmosphere, particular if humidity is high. B) It is irrelevant; the Sun does not emit microwaves. C) Microwaves must be the major reason for global warming. D) Microwaves will never make it to Earth because they will get absorbed by hydrogen between Earth and the Sun.

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Earthquakes originate in the

A. mantle. B. asthenosphere. C. outer core. D. lithosphere.

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Of the following renewable energy resources, which one has the highest life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions?

A. hydropower B. wind power C. solar power D. biomass

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