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Question 10 • Geography

What causes the greenhouse effect?

Answer
A
Periods of drought reach a point where forest fires can no longer be contained.
B
Gases trap heat from the sun in Earth’s atmosphere and prevent it from escaping.
C
Precipitation levels become unusually high, leading to an explosion of algae growth.
D
Carbon dioxide levels decrease to insufficient amounts to heat Earth’s surface.

Explanation

The greenhouse effect happens when gases in Earth’s atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, absorb and re-emit heat radiated from the surface. This slows the heat’s escape into space and warms the planet, so B is correct. Drought, excess algae growth, and decreasing carbon dioxide are not causes of the greenhouse effect.

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