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Greenhouse Gases and Climate — Quiz

Question 2 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Chemistry in the Earth System

How do greenhouse gases contribute to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere?

Answer
A
The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere causes a cooling of the atmosphere.
B
The more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere the less warming of the atmosphere.
C
The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has no effect on the warming of the atmosphere.
D
The more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere the more warming of the atmosphere.

Explanation

Greenhouse gases absorb and re-emit some of the heat Earth radiates, trapping more warmth in the atmosphere. As their amount increases, more heat is retained, so the atmosphere warms more. Therefore, the correct choice is “The more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere the more warming of the atmosphere.”

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