Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

A. have decreased over the past fifty years.
B. prevent sunlight from reaching Earth's surface.
C. trap outgoing heat radiated by Earth's surface.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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