When heat energy enters the atmosphere, it is absorbed by water vapor and carbon dioxide. How does this affect the planet?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The planet cools down.
The planet cools down.

The planet warms up.
The planet warms up.

Clouds start to form.
Clouds start to form.

Rain starts to form.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The planet warms up.

When heat energy is absorbed by water vapor and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, it contributes to the greenhouse effect, which leads to an increase in the planet's temperature.