Gases such as carbon dioxide and methane contribute to the greenhouse effect by ________

a. preventing the escape of solar infrared radiation
b. preventing sunlight from reaching the earth's surface
c. reducing the temperature of the earth's atmosphere
d. reducing oxygen levels in water bodies


Answer: a

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