Earth's Greenhouse Effect and Solar Energy: A Positive Perspective

How do greenhouse gases in the atmosphere affect Earth's temperature?

A. Decrease

B. Stay the same

C. Increase

D. Vary randomly

Final answer:

The increase in greenhouse gases leads to a temperature increase.

Explanation:

The answer to the question is C. increase.

Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. When the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increases, more heat is trapped, leading to a rise in Earth's temperature. This is known as the greenhouse effect.

An example of this is the increase in carbon dioxide levels due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, resulting in global warming. This shows that an increase in greenhouse gases leads to a temperature increase.