How do greenhouse gases bring about global warming?
A)They heat the surface of the earth as they become heated by the sun.
B)They allow solar radiation to reach the earth's surface.
C)They trap heat waves given off by the sun.
D)They create holes in the atmosphere,allowing in more ultraviolet radiation.

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Greenhouse gases trap heat waves given off by the sun and radiated back from the Earth's surface. This trapped heat increases the temperature of the atmosphere, leading to global warming.

How Do Greenhouse Gases Bring About Global Warming