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 unchange
(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 unchange
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**B. This process warms Earth’s surface.**
When clouds absorb heat emitted from Earth's surface, they trap some of that heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. This process helps to keep the Earth's surface warmer than it would be without the presence of clouds and greenhouse gases.
**B. This process warms Earth’s surface.**
When clouds absorb heat emitted from Earth's surface, they trap some of that heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. This process helps to keep the Earth's surface warmer than it would be without the presence of clouds and greenhouse gases.