Practice mode Agronomy

What is the warming of the atmosphere by gases that let sunlight through but trap outgoing heat called?

Correct answer B. Greenhouse effect

Explanation

Gases such as carbon dioxide and water vapour allow incoming sunlight to pass but absorb the infrared heat radiated by the Earth, warming the lower atmosphere.

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