Certain Gases in the Upper Atmosphere Allow Sunlight to Pass

question 43

Multiple Choice

Certain gases in the upper atmosphere allow sunlight to pass through to Earth's surface, but prevent heat from escaping. This is known as

• A) global positioning.
• B) desertification.
• C) the greenhouse effect.
• D) thermal inversion.
• E) eutrophication.

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