What makes greenhouse gases different from other atmospheric gases?(1 point)

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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 reduce the amount of natural resources on Earth.
Greenhouse gases reduce the amount of natural resources on Earth.

Greenhouse gases trap thermal energy and reflect the sun’s harmful radiation back to Earth.

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The correct distinction for greenhouse gases is:

Greenhouse gases trap thermal energy and reflect the sun’s harmful radiation back to Earth.

This statement accurately describes the role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, as they are capable of absorbing and re-emitting thermal energy, which contributes to the greenhouse effect and helps regulate Earth's temperature.