The ability of Earth's atmosphere to retain heat is referred to as the
A)solar effect.
B)radiation effect.
C)biosphere effect.
D)greenhouse effect.

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which radiation from a planet's atmosphere warms the planet's surface to a temperature above what it would be without its atmosphere. This is what allows Earth to retain heat, making it habitable.

The Ability of Earth's Atmosphere to Retain Heat Is Referred