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What happens to infrared radiation released by the Earth if there is an increased level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?(1 point)
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It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere.
It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere.
It is converted to solar energy.
It is converted to solar energy.
It escapes and cools the atmosphere.
It escapes and cools the atmosphere.
It is converted to carbon dioxide.
What happens to infrared radiation released by the Earth if there is an increased level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?(1 point)
Responses
It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere.
It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere.
It is converted to solar energy.
It is converted to solar energy.
It escapes and cools the atmosphere.
It escapes and cools the atmosphere.
It is converted to carbon dioxide.
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The correct response is:
**It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere.**
Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere lead to more infrared radiation being absorbed, which contributes to the greenhouse effect and results in the heating of the atmosphere.
**It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere.**
Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere lead to more infrared radiation being absorbed, which contributes to the greenhouse effect and results in the heating of the atmosphere.