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If there were no atmosphere, the average temperature on earth surface would be(A) Lower(B) Higher(C) Same(D) $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
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This is primarily due to the greenhouse effect, which is the process by which the atmosphere traps some of the Sun's energy, warming the Earth and preventing that heat from escaping back into space. Show more…
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