The process of the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that acts like the glass on a greenhouse and causes the average temperature of the earth to rise is called:
A) global warming
B) depletion of the ozone layer
C) toxic waste
D) recycling
E) the Greenpeace effect

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Global warming is the process by which carbon dioxide builds up in the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the average temperature of the earth to rise. This is often referred to as the greenhouse effect, as it acts like the glass in a greenhouse by trapping heat and warming the environment.

The Process of the Buildup of Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere