The greenhouse effect occurs because
a. low frequency EM waves are reflected from the atmosphere.
b. high frequency EM waves are reflected from the atmosphere.
c. the ozone layer absorbs ultraviolet light.
d. carbon dioxide in the atmosphere absorbs infrared radiation.
e. none of the above
d
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