Question
Which statement below is TRUE about the greenhouse effect?
Responses
A It did not exist until humans began burning fossil fuels.
It did not exist until humans began burning fossil fuels.
B It needs to be completely eliminated if humans are to continue surviving on the planet.
It needs to be completely eliminated if humans are to continue surviving on the planet.
C It makes life on Earth possible, because without it Earth would be too cold to live on.
It makes life on Earth possible, because without it Earth would be too cold to live on.
D It makes life on Earth possible, because without it Earth would be too hot to live.
Responses
A It did not exist until humans began burning fossil fuels.
It did not exist until humans began burning fossil fuels.
B It needs to be completely eliminated if humans are to continue surviving on the planet.
It needs to be completely eliminated if humans are to continue surviving on the planet.
C It makes life on Earth possible, because without it Earth would be too cold to live on.
It makes life on Earth possible, because without it Earth would be too cold to live on.
D It makes life on Earth possible, because without it Earth would be too hot to live.
Answers
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The true statement about the greenhouse effect is:
**C It makes life on Earth possible, because without it Earth would be too cold to live on.**
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface. It occurs when the sun's energy reaches the Earth and some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed, warming the planet. Greenhouse gases trap some of this heat, keeping the Earth warm enough to support life. Without this effect, the Earth would be significantly colder and less hospitable for life.
**C It makes life on Earth possible, because without it Earth would be too cold to live on.**
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface. It occurs when the sun's energy reaches the Earth and some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed, warming the planet. Greenhouse gases trap some of this heat, keeping the Earth warm enough to support life. Without this effect, the Earth would be significantly colder and less hospitable for life.
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