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If Earth's atmosphere did NOT contain any water vapor, the temperature of the earth's surface would A) be about the same. B) be unable to fluctuate. C) be significantly lower. D) be significantly hotter.

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Significantly lower as water is a greenhouse gas and traps heat within the atmosphere.
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