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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Responses

It escapes and cools the atmosphere.
It escapes and cools the atmosphere.

It is converted to solar energy.
It is converted to solar energy.

It is converted to carbon dioxide.
It is converted to carbon dioxide.

It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere.
It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere.

Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enhance the greenhouse effect, leading to the absorption of infrared radiation emitted by the Earth. This process results in a warming of the atmosphere.