Which of the Following Is NOT an Important Part of How

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an important part of how the atmosphere is warmed through the greenhouse effect?

• A) Radiation from the Sun is absorbed by the Earth's surface.
• B) Infrared radiation is emitted from the Earth's surface.
• C) Infrared radiation is absorbed by carbon dioxide.
• D) Infrared radiation is re-emitted by carbon dioxide.
• E) Radiation from the sun is reflected by the Earth's surface.

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