Greenhouse Effect Definition

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Which statement best describes the greenhouse effect?

A

Absorption of UV radiation by ozone in the stratosphere.
B

Absorption and emission of infrared radiation by gases in the atmosphere.
C

Depletion of the ozone layer by CFCs.
D

Reflection of solar radiation by clouds.

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Think about which type of radiation is involved and what happens to it in the atmosphere.

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Absorption and emission of infrared radiation by gases in the atmosphere.

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