Disruptions to Ecosystems

AP Biology· difficulty 2/5

Greenhouse gases (CO₂, CH₄, water vapor)

  • A

    Reflect incoming solar radiation back into space, cooling the planet

  • B

    Absorb visible light at the surface, dimming sunlight reaching the planet

  • C

    Block ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere, protecting the planet

  • D

    Trap infrared radiation in the atmosphere, warming the planet

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Explanation

Greenhouse gases let visible light in but absorb outgoing IR, warming the surface and lower atmosphere.

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