NEETChemistryEnvironmental Chemistry
How does greenhouse effect cause global warming?
Options
- AGreenhouse gases trap heat from the sun, leading to an increase in global temperatures.
- BGreenhouse gases deplete the ozone layer, allowing more solar radiation to reach the Earth's surface.
- CGreenhouse gases reduce the Earth's albedo, increasing the amount of heat absorbed by the planet.
- DGreenhouse gases cause changes in ocean currents, leading to warming of the Earth's oceans.
Correct answer
A. Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun, leading to an increase in global temperatures.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun, leading to an increase in global temperatures.