Enhanced Greenhouse Effect

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Which phenomenon is the main cause of the enhanced greenhouse effect?

A

Absorption of incoming solar UV radiation by ozone.
B

Increased absorption of outgoing infrared radiation by greenhouse gases.
C

Reflection of incoming solar radiation by clouds.
D

Emission of infrared radiation by the Earth's surface.

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Recall which type of radiation is most involved in heating the Earth’s atmosphere.

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Increased absorption of outgoing infrared radiation by greenhouse gases.

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