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Radiative forcings are factors that influence the balance of the Earth's incoming and outgoing radiation. Order these selected examples from Cooling to Warming.

A) Aresols
B) Strato. Ozone
C) Methane
D) CO2

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Final answer:

The radiative forcings can be ordered from Cooling to Warming as follows: Aresols, Strato. Ozone, Methane, CO2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The radiative forcings can be ordered from Cooling to Warming as follows:

  1. Strato. Ozone (C)
  2. Methane (C)
  3. CO2 (C)
  4. Aresols (W)

When it comes to radiative forcing, cooling represents negative forcings, and warming represents positive forcings. Stratospheric ozone, methane, and CO2 contribute warming while aerosols contribute cooling. Thus, the correct order from Cooling to Warming is A) Aresols, B) Strato. Ozone, C) Methane, D) CO2.

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