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Naturally occurring amounts of greenhouse gases have a mean warming effect of about _______on Earth.
  1. 33oC
  2. 35oC
  3. 34oC
  4. 36oC

A
33oC
B
34oC
C
35oC
D
36oC
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On Earth, naturally occurring amounts of greenhouse gases have a mean warming effect of about 33C.

Hence the correct option is A.

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