Greenhouse gases warm the air near Earths surface by__. a) allowing water vapor to escape b) absorbing heat emitted by Earth c) deflecting solar energy d) trapping carbon dioxide
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This occurs because greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, absorb and re-emit infrared radiation from the Earth's surface. Option a) is incorrect because greenhouse gases do not allow water vapor to escape; instead, they trap heat in Show more…
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