Which of the following is true of greenhouse gases?

A. They trap energy in the atmosphere.

B. They are all naturally occurring.

C. They exist in fixed quantities.

D. They reflect incoming solar radiation.

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Jonathon Schultz

Physics

1 April, 04:02

Which of the following is true of greenhouse gases?

A. They trap energy in the atmosphere.

B. They are all naturally occurring.

C. They exist in fixed quantities.

D. They reflect incoming solar radiation.

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Milo Montgomery · Answer 1

A. They trap energy in the atmosphere.

Explanation:

Greenhouse gases are defined as gases that absorb and emit radiation within the infrared range. These gases allow the sun's rays to pass through the ozone layer and warm the earth, but prevent this warmth from escaping atmosphere.

Greenhouse gases cause the greenhouse effect on planets. Examples of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, ozone etc.

Which of the following is true of greenhouse gases?A. They trap energy in the atmosphere.B. They are all naturally occurring.C. They exist in fixed quantities.D. They reflect incoming solar radiation.

Which of the following is true of greenhouse gases?

A. They trap energy in the atmosphere.

B. They are all naturally occurring.

C. They exist in fixed quantities.

D. They reflect incoming solar radiation.