How do greenhouse gases warm Earth’s atmosphere?
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ANSWER: They permit radiant energy from the sun to heat Earth's surface, but prevent that heat from escaping back into space. The trapped heat causes increased temperatures on Earth.?
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a. True b. False
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A) It was the 53rd tumor suppressor discovered. B) It is effective against 53 different tumors. C) It has a molar mass of 53,000 grams. D) None of the above is correct.
Discuss the importance of latent heat in the atmosphere
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