The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133889567
Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
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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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The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
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