The Surface Temperature of Earth Is Actually Warmer Than Expected

question 77

Multiple Choice

The surface temperature of Earth is actually warmer than expected from the amount of sunlight received.This is a result of

• A) Earth's magnetic field.
• B) the greenhouse effect.
• C) a large outflux of heat from Earth's interior.
• D) the force of gravity on Earth's atmosphere.

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