Which of the Following General Statements About Earth's Atmosphere Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following general statements about Earth's atmosphere is not true?

• A) The nitrogen and oxygen in Earth's atmosphere keep the surface pleasantly warm.
• B) Gas high in the atmosphere absorbs dangerous X-rays from the Sun.
• C) Without the relatively rare gas called ozone, Earth's surface would be bathed in dangerous ultraviolet light from the Sun.
• D) The oxygen in our atmosphere was released by living organisms.

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