The analogy of a greenhouse is
A)completely unrelated to our Earth-atmosphere system,and should never have been used to describe global warming.
B)exactly how the Earth-atmosphere system operates.
C)a useful,but inaccurate model since atmospheric gases do not trap,but absorb heat.
D)not accepted as a scientific consensus.
E)useful for increased crop production in Canada.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The greenhouse analogy is a useful model to understand how atmospheric gases trap heat and cause global warming. However, it is not entirely accurate since greenhouse gases do not trap heat but absorb and re-emit it, causing a warming effect. Therefore, choice C is the most appropriate answer.

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