All of the Following Statements About the Greenhouse Effect Are

question 82

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about the greenhouse effect are true except:

• A)It occurs only on earth.
• B)The molecules H₂O and CO₂ play an important role in retaining the atmosphere's heat.
• C)Low humidity allows efficient radiation of heat back into space.
• D)The carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere is quite stable.
• E)A and D

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