How does the greenhouse effect work?(1 point)

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Oceans absorb greenhouse gases, which cause the Earth's temperature to rise.
Oceans absorb greenhouse gases, which cause the Earth's temperature to rise.

Greenhouse gases directly warm oceans and cause dramatic weather
Greenhouse gases directly warm oceans and cause dramatic weather

Greenhouse gases reflect the sun's energy, causing it to warm the Earth.
Greenhouse gases reflect the sun's energy, causing it to warm the Earth.

Greenhouse gases absorb the sun's energy, slowing or preventing heat from escaping into space.
Greenhouse gases absorb the sun's energy, slowing or preventing heat from escaping into space.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Greenhouse gases absorb the sun's energy, slowing or preventing heat from escaping into space.

This describes the greenhouse effect, where certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, leading to an increase in the planet's temperature.