The atmospheric greenhouse effect is produced mainly by the absorption and re-emission of
a. ?visible light by the atmosphere.
b. ?ultraviolet radiation by the atmosphere.
c. ?infrared radiation by the atmosphere.
d. ?visible light by clouds.
e. ?visible light by the ground.
ANSWER: c
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