QUESTION 3 Infrared radiation from the sun passes through nitrogen and oxygen molecules in the atmosphere. But it is trapped near Earth’s surface by carbon dioxide and water vapor, and reradiated back to Earth. Suppose the temperature of Earth's atmosphere became warmer. Which statement would best explain why? a. The amount of oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere is decreasing. b. Carbon dioxide and water vapor in the atmosphere are trapping less infrared radiation. c. More infrared radiation is passing through the atmosphere to the surface. d. The amount of water vapor and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing.
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d) the amount of water vapour and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing
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