Question

What gets trapped in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases?

methane gas

sunlight

water vapor

thermal energy

Answer 1

Thermal energy gets trapped in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, allow sunlight to enter the Earth's atmosphere but prevent some of the heat (thermal energy) that the Earth emits from escaping back into space. This process is what leads to the greenhouse effect and contributes to global warming.