If the composition of the atmosphere changed so that less terrestrial radiation was allowed to escape, the Earth would experience
A) higher average temperatures.
B) lower average temperatures.
C) greater atmospheric pressure and higher temperatures.
D) no change in pressure or temperature.
Answer: A
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