Which interaction contributes to the greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect occurs when gases in the atmosphere absorb infrared heat radiated by Earth and re-emit some of it, warming the surface and lower atmosphere. Therefore, “Gases in the atmosphere absorb heat” is correct. Dust scattering sunlight and the longer path sunlight takes at sunrise and sunset are different atmospheric effects; green visible light is not what drives the greenhouse effect.

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