The phenomenon causing the greenhouse effect is that ________ in the lower atmosphere selectively absorb(s) reradiated ________ radiation.
A) Ozone; visible light
B) Carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases; infrared (heat)
C) Hydrocarbons; very short wavelength
D) Carbon dioxide; ultraviolet
E) Carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases; insolation
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