Which gas in the upper atmosphere shields Earth's surface from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays?

A) nitrogen
B) methane
C) ozone
D) chlorofluorocarbons


C

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The ________ forms the relatively cool, brittle plates of plate tectonics.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The most effective method for locating large exoplanets, to date, is _________

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The water vapor-greenhouse feedback represents a ____ feedback mechanism

a. ?neutral b. ?positive c. ?directional d. ?negative e. ?balanced

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The distribution of warm pools can best be explained by warm

A. westward flowing water accumulating on the eastern side of landmasses. B. westward flowing water accumulating on the western side of landmasses. C. eastward flowing water accumulating on the western side of landmasses. D. eastward flowing water accumulating on the eastern side of landmasses.

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