Which of the following statements about the greenhouse effect is false?

a. The amount of heat trapped in the troposphere depends on concentrations of greenhouse gases.
b. The greenhouse effect is a new theory that explains the warming of the atmosphere.
c. Heat trapped by greenhouse gases keeps the planet warm enough for life.
d. The predominant greenhouse gases are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
e. It has been confirmed by numerous lab experiments and measurements of atmospheric temperatures at different altitudes.


B

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