Greenhouse gases
A) such as CO2, CH4, and N2O trap infrared radiation and heat the Earth.
B) such as CO2 increase plant and animal growth, resulting in more heat production on Earth.
C) such as CO2 and O3 (ozone) interact with UV light and heat the Earth.
D) such as CO2, CH4, and N2O destroy O3 (ozone) and allow more UV light to enter the atmosphere, thus increasing the temperature of the Earth's surface.
Answer: A
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