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Unit 4: Test

Question 16 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

Which is one factor that adds to the greenhouse effect?

Answer
A
a decrease in the amount of dust in the atmosphere
B
a decrease in the amount of water on Earth’s surface
C
an increase in gases in the atmosphere that absorb heat
D
an increase in the amount of solar radiation that reflects into space

Explanation

The greenhouse effect increases when more atmospheric gases absorb and trap heat radiated from Earth’s surface. Therefore, an increase in gases in the atmosphere that absorb heat adds to the greenhouse effect. The other choices describe decreases in certain materials or more sunlight reflecting back into space, none of which directly adds to heat trapping.

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