Carbon dioxide is a major factor in the global warming story since it
A. is present in the atmosphere in incredibly large quantity.
B. creates its own heat through a poorly understood reaction.
C. releases energy as a result of molecular decay.
D. absorbs more infrared radiation than it emits.
Answer: D
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