What makes greenhouse gases different from other atmospheric

gases? (1 point)
Greenhouse gases trap thermal energy and reflect the sun’s
harmful radiation back to Earth.
Greenhouse gases reduce the amount of natural resources on
Earth.
Greenhouse gases allow thermal energy to pass through the
atmosphere and back out into space.
Greenhouse gases account for the direction in which water and
air move.

1 answer

The correct statement that distinguishes greenhouse gases from other atmospheric gases is:

Greenhouse gases trap thermal energy and reflect the sun’s harmful radiation back to Earth.

This unique property allows greenhouse gases to contribute to the greenhouse effect, which warms the Earth's surface.