The Atmosphere Performs Several Essential Ecological Functions

question 22

Multiple Choice

The atmosphere performs several essential ecological functions. One of these is to

• A) protect Earth from all infrared radiation.
• B) reduce the amount of visible light reaching Earth.
• C) provide plants with nitrogen needed for photosynthesis.
• D) protect Earth from microwave radiation.
• E) protect Earth from most ultraviolet radiation.

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