Question
Clouds absorb some of the heat that is emitted from Earth’s surface. How does this process affect the temperature of Earth’s surface?
(10 Points)
A. This process cools Earth’s surface.
B. This process warms Earth’s surface.
C. This process produces extreme temperatures on Earth’s surface.
D. The temperature on Earth’s surface remains unchanged.
(10 Points)
A. This process cools Earth’s surface.
B. This process warms Earth’s surface.
C. This process produces extreme temperatures on Earth’s surface.
D. The temperature on Earth’s surface remains unchanged.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**B. This process warms Earth’s surface.**
Clouds absorb some of the heat emitted from Earth's surface, which helps to retain heat in the atmosphere. This process is part of the greenhouse effect and contributes to warmer temperatures on Earth's surface.
**B. This process warms Earth’s surface.**
Clouds absorb some of the heat emitted from Earth's surface, which helps to retain heat in the atmosphere. This process is part of the greenhouse effect and contributes to warmer temperatures on Earth's surface.