The greenhouse effect occurs when__________.
A) plant decomposition takes place
B) the humidity from rainwater rises to the atmosphere
C) gases accumulate in the atmosphere and act as a glass roof
D) chlorofluorocarbons are absorbed by plants

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The greenhouse effect is caused by gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, that trap heat from the sun, acting similarly to the glass of a greenhouse by keeping the Earth's surface warmer than it would otherwise be.

The Greenhouse Effect Occurs When__________