Question

The atmosphere surrounding Earth helps to maintain the various climates found around the world and keeps Earth from becoming extremely cold all over Which of the following best explains how the atmosphere helps to keep Earth insulated and warm?

The atmosphere creates heat as Earth moves through space helping to warm the climate
The atmosphere traps the heat energy generated by Earth's core helping to maintain the climate
The atmosphere traps heat energy from the Sun and energy radiated from Earth's surface helping to maintain Earth's climate
The atmosphere transfers heat from its outer layers that are closest to the sun to the cooler layers near Earth's surface, helping to warm the climate

Answer 1

The atmosphere traps heat energy from the Sun and energy radiated from Earth's surface helping to maintain Earth's climate

Step-by-step explanation:

Earth's atmosphere keeps much of the Sun's energy from escaping into space. This process, called the greenhouse effect, keeps the planet warm enough for life to exist. The atmosphere allows about half of the Sun's heat energy (50%) to reach Earth's surface.