A Major Part of the Greenhouse Effect Is That It

question 54

Multiple Choice

A major part of the greenhouse effect is that it involves the absorption of the earth's outgoing radiation by atmospheric gases. Along with carbon dioxide, what atmospheric component is largely responsible for this process?

• A) nitrogen
• B) oxygen
• C) water vapor
• D) nitrous oxide

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Definitions:

Fallacy of Composition

The erroneous belief that what is true for a part will also be true for the whole, or that individual actions will have the same effect when applied collectively.

Positive Economics

The scientific study of “what is” among economic relationships.

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Judgments about “what ought to be” in economic matters. Normative economic views cannot be proved false because they are based on value judgments.

Unintended Consequences

Outcomes that are not the ones foreseen or intended by a purposeful action.