Organisms And Population Question 36

Question: If there was no in the earth’s atmosphere, the temperature of earth’s surface would be [CBSE PMT 1998]

Options:

A) Same as present

B) Less than the present

C) Higher than the present

D) Dependent on the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

layer around earth surface acts as insulator and does not allow heat of the earth to escape into space thus keep the earth surface warm.