Question
Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat within the Earth's atmosphere. What would be the most likely result of an increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
A.
a change in global wind patterns
B.
an increase in global temperature
C.
a decrease in global rainfall
D.
a reduction in global ocean circulation
A.
a change in global wind patterns
B.
an increase in global temperature
C.
a decrease in global rainfall
D.
a reduction in global ocean circulation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most likely result of an increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere would be:
**B. an increase in global temperature**
The accumulation of greenhouse gases enhances the greenhouse effect, leading to an overall warming of the Earth's surface and atmosphere. This is a fundamental consequence of increased greenhouse gas emissions.
**B. an increase in global temperature**
The accumulation of greenhouse gases enhances the greenhouse effect, leading to an overall warming of the Earth's surface and atmosphere. This is a fundamental consequence of increased greenhouse gas emissions.