Energy absorbed at the Earth's surface is radiated back to space in the form of
A. Insolation
B. Infrared radiation (heat)
C. Microwaves
D. Visible light
E. Ultraviolet radiation
Answer: B
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N (bond energy: 946 kJ/mol) N N + H-H + H-H ? NH3 + NH3
A. ?80 kJ/mol released B. +80 kJ/mol absorbed C. +899 kJ/mol absorbed D. ?993 kJ/mol released
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