Which statement correctly describes the greenhouse effect?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Gases such as carbon dioxide absorb infrared radiation and warm the lower atmosphere
- Step 1: The surface emits infrared radiation after being warmed by sunlight. Step 2. Greenhouse gases absorb part of it and re-emit it toward the surface. Answer: Gases absorb infrared radiation. Why not the others: The ozone layer filters ultraviolet light, and glass is not involved in the effect.
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