The green house effect is the phenomenon by which ?
Correct answer: C. the earth's atmosphere traps infrared radiation
- A. biological diversity is dominant in agricultural production
- B. the globe's water pollution affects plankton
- C. the earth's atmosphere traps infrared radiation
- D. climatic changes occur naturally in the forest
Explanation
The greenhouse effect occurs when atmospheric gases absorb and re-radiate outgoing infrared energy, trapping heat near the Earth's surface. The other options concern biodiversity, water pollution, or natural climatic changes rather than this mechanism.
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