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If there were no atmosphere around the earth, the temperature of the earth will

A

increase

B

go on decreasing

C

increase during day and decrease during night

D

be unaffected

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The correct Answer is:
C
Atmosphere acts as a temperature buffer. It prevents sudden rise in temperature during day and prevents sudden cooling during night.
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