If Earth Lacked an Atmosphere,its Surface Temperature Would Be Approximately

question 127

Multiple Choice

If Earth lacked an atmosphere,its surface temperature would be approximately _______ it is now.

• A) 18°C warmer than
• B) 18°C colder than
• C) 34°C warmer than
• D) 34°C colder than
• E) the same as

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