Question
8.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
B. This process warms Earth’s surface.
Clouds absorb some of the heat emitted from Earth's surface, which helps to keep the surface temperature warmer than it would be without them. This is part of the natural greenhouse effect, where certain gases and clouds trap heat in the atmosphere.
Clouds absorb some of the heat emitted from Earth's surface, which helps to keep the surface temperature warmer than it would be without them. This is part of the natural greenhouse effect, where certain gases and clouds trap heat in the atmosphere.