As carbon dioxide builds up in the atmosphere, it allows heat from the sun to pass in to the earth, while preventing much of it from radiating back into outer space.This process is referred to as
A)acid rain.
B)pea soup.
C)the greenhouse effect.
D)the atmospheric deficit.

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The process described is referred to as the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, much like the glass walls of a greenhouse, which allows for the earth to retain warmth and contributes to global warming. Choices A and B are incorrect because they are not related to the process described, and choice D is not a recognized term in environmental science.

As Carbon Dioxide Builds Up in the Atmosphere, It Allows