5. Carbon monoxide collects in the atmosphere, trapping heat from the sun and raising the atmospheric temperature.(1 point)

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False. Carbon monoxide (CO) does not significantly contribute to the greenhouse effect or trap heat in the atmosphere like carbon dioxide (CO2) or methane (CH4) do. While CO can have indirect effects on climate, it does not directly raise atmospheric temperatures by trapping heat.