Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals
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ISBN: 9780134988504
Author: Bennett, Jeffrey O., Donahue, M. (megan), SCHNEIDER, Nicholas, Voit, Mark
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Chapter 5, Problem 8QQ
Choose the best answer to each of the following. Explain your reasoning.
Which of the following is a strong greenhouse gas? (a) nitrogen (b) water vapor (c) oxygen
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Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals
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