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

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

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Greenhouse gases absorb and trap heat in the atmosphere. Correct Carbon dioxide is not a greenhouse gas. The greenhouse effect has no impact on global temperatures. Greenhouse gases decrease heat retention on Earth.

Explanation

Greenhouse gases like COâ and methane trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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