Environmentaleasy · Past Paper
What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?
AThinning of the ozone layer
BTrapping of heat by atmospheric gases
CReflection of sunlight by clouds
DVolcanic eruptions
✓ Correct Answer: B — Trapping of heat by atmospheric gases
The greenhouse effect occurs when certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space.
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