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Which best describes the greenhouse effect? A. Solar radiation is transferred to the oceans. B. Solar radiation is blocked from reaching the earth’s surface. C. Solar radiation is reflected by earth’s atmosphere back into space. D. Solar radiation is trapped by earth’s atmosphere.

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Answer:

D

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The greenhouse effect is best described as solar radiation that is trapped by Earth’s atmosphere. Therefore, D. is the correct answer.
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