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An increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is associated with an increase in global temperature. Which property of carbon dioxide is responsible for this temperature increase?

A. Carbon dioxide transmits more sunlight than other atmospheric gases.
B. Carbon dioxide efficiently turns sunlight into heat.
C. Carbon dioxide keeps heat in the atmosphere from escaping into space.
D. Carbon dioxide stores solar energy in chemical bonds.​

User Prakash S
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Cause I said so and I’m always right
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Answer:

Pretty sure its C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon dioxide is known for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere so this makes sense.

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