Based on the passage, which of the following best describes the greenhouse effect?
A. The process by which radiant heat from the atmosphere heats up the Earth’s surface, making it warm enough for humans.
B. The method by which electromagnetic waves carry heat through air or water, leading to balanced temperatures.
C. A type of gas that lets radiant heat escape through holes in the atmosphere, making the Earth cool.
D. A system that allows the sun to absorb enough radiant energy from the Earth to stay hot.
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A. The process by which radiant heat from the atmosphere heats up the Earth’s surface, making it warm enough for humans.
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