Which of the Following Statements About the Greenhouse Effect Is

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the greenhouse effect is false?

• A) The amount of heat trapped in the troposphere depends on concentrations of greenhouse gases.
• B) The greenhouse effect is a new theory that explains the warming of the atmosphere.
• C) Heat trapped by greenhouse gases keeps the planet warm enough for life.
• D) The predominant greenhouse gases are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
• E) It has been confirmed by numerous lab experiments and measurements of atmospheric temperatures at different altitudes.

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