Which of the Following Is the Most Basic Definition of a Greenhouse

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most basic definition of a greenhouse gas?

• A) A gas that absorbs infrared light
• B) A gas that makes a planet much hotter than it would be otherwise, even in small amounts
• C) A gas that keeps warms air from rising, and therefore warms the surface
• D) A gas that reflects a lot of sunlight

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