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What makes greenhouse gases different from other atmospheric gases?(1 point) Responses Greenhouse gases allow thermal energy to pass through the atmosphere and back out into space. Greenhouse gases allow thermal energy to pass through the atmosphere and back out into space. Greenhouse gases account for the direction in which water and air move. Greenhouse gases account for the direction in which water and air move. Greenhouse gases trap thermal energy and reflect the sun’s harmful radiation back to Earth. Greenhouse gases trap thermal energy and reflect the sun’s harmful radiation back to Earth. Greenhouse gases reduce the amount of natural resources on Earth.

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The correct response is: **Greenhouse gases trap thermal energy and reflect the sun’s harmful radiation back to Earth.**

Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, are unique because they absorb and emit infrared radiation, which helps to trap heat in the atmosphere and maintain the Earth's temperature, a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. This is different from other atmospheric gases that do not have the same heat-trapping capabilities.