Explain why: (a) the earth without its atmosphere would be inhospitably cold(b) heating systems based on circulation of steam are more efficient in warming a building than those based on circulation of hot water.

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Explain why:

(a) the earth without its atmosphere would be inhospitably cold
(b) heating systems based on circulation of steam are more efficient in warming a building than those based on circulation of hot water.

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