Which of the Following Phenomena Is NOT Closely Associated with Atmospheric

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phenomena is NOT closely associated with atmospheric water vapor?

• A) presence of latent heat
• B) absorption of longwave energy
• C) the greenhouse effect
• D) trapping of terrestrial reradiation
• E) adiabatic warming

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