If any component of the atmosphere causes an increase in the retention of energy, it
A) will leave the planetary albedo unaffected.
B) has a positive value of radiative forcing.
C) has a negative value of radiative forcing.
D) will help mitigate global warming.
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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