Physical Science
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Author: Bill Tillery, Stephanie J. Slater, Timothy F. Slater
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Chapter 22, Problem 34AC
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The reason why greenhouse effect results in warmer temperature near the surface is that:
a. clouds trap infrared
b. some of the energy is re-radiated back towards the surface.
c. carbon dioxide molecules do not permit the radiation to leave.
d. carbon dioxide and water vapour both trap infrared radiation
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