Without the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the average surface temperature would be

a. ?higher than at present.
b. ?lower than at present.
c. ?the same as it is now.
d. static
e. ?radiative


ANSWER: b

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A) It will decrease. B) It will increase. C) It will remain constant. D) It will decrease then increase since it is a buffer.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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