Why is carbon dioxide considered a greenhouse gas?
a. It promotes the rapid growth of plants.
b. It traps heat generated in earth’s core within the atmosphere.
c. It traps heat from the sun in earth’s atmosphere.
d. It is a natural byproduct of plant growth.
c. It traps heat from the sun in earth’s atmosphere.
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