How did reduced methane concentrations in the atmosphere affect Earth?(1 point)

Responses

Earth warmed.
Earth warmed.

Volcanic activity decreased.
Volcanic activity decreased.

Volcanic activity increased.
Volcanic activity increased.

Earth cooled.
Earth cooled.

1 answer

Reduced methane concentrations in the atmosphere generally lead to Earth cooling. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and its reduction would decrease the greenhouse effect, allowing more heat to escape from the Earth's atmosphere. Therefore, the correct response is:

Earth cooled.