The Normal Process Occurring on Earth That Warms Its Surface

question 29

Multiple Choice

The normal process occurring on Earth that warms its surface and the lower atmosphere is called

• A) photosynthesis.
• B) vaporization of water.
• C) incomplete combustion.
• D) the greenhouse effect.
• E) the ozone hole.

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