The Small Amount of Carbon Dioxide in Earth's Atmosphere

question 66

Multiple Choice

The small amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere

• A)causes some of the sun's energy to be radiate to outer space.
• B)causes ice to melt.
• C)raises the average temperature of Earth about 30°C (60°F)higher than if the carbon dioxide was absent.
• D)None of these statements is correct.

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