If Earth Had No Atmosphere, Its Temperature Would Be

question 49

Multiple Choice

If Earth had no atmosphere, its temperature would be

• A)about the same temperature it is now.
• B)somewhat warmer than the freezing temperature of water.
• C)well below freezing, about - 50 degrees Celsius.
• D)somewhat below the freezing temperature of water.
• E)extremely hot, about 50 degrees Celsius.

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Definitions:

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