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Check all statements that are correct about the figure above: [ ] It shows light

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Question

Check all statements that are correct about the figure above:

[ ] It shows light intensity of various wavelengths emitted from earth's surface and upper atmosphere

[ ] THe figure provides evidence that CO2 absorbs much of the radiation in the range of 15 micrometers

[ ] THe figure shows that ozone absorption is at 7 micrometers

[ ] The figure shows that the greenhouse gases of methane and nitrous oxide in our atmosphere are primarily responsible for heat retention in our lower atmosphere

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Explanation / Answer

The following statements are correct

1.It shows light intensity of various wavelengths emitted from earth's surface and upper atmosphere

2.THe figure provides evidence that CO2 absorbs much of the radiation in the range of 15 micrometers

3.The figure shows that the greenhouse gases of methane and nitrous oxide in our atmosphere are primarily responsible for heat retention in our lower atmosphere