Problem: The greenhouse effect results in warmer temperatures near the surface becausea. clouds trap infrared radiation near the surfaceb. some of the energy is radiated back toward the surfacec. carbon dioxide molecules do not permit the radiation to leaved. carbon dioxide and water vapor both trap infrared radiation
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In this problem, we are required to explain how the greenhouse effect increases the temperature near the surface.
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The greenhouse effect results in warmer temperatures near the surface because
a. clouds trap infrared radiation near the surface
b. some of the energy is radiated back toward the surface
c. carbon dioxide molecules do not permit the radiation to leave
d. carbon dioxide and water vapor both trap infrared radiation
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