Without the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the average surface temperature of the earth would be ___.
A) higher than at present
B) lower than at present
C) the same as it is now
D) much more variable than it is now

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Without the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the earth's average surface temperature would be much lower than it currently is. The greenhouse effect is responsible for keeping the earth's temperature within a range that is habitable for humans and other organisms.

Without the Atmospheric Greenhouse Effect, the Average Surface Temperature of the Earth