Greenhouse gases ____, which is directed back toward Earth, maintaining the temperature of the atmosphere.
A) emit heat energy
B) absorb heat energy
C) emit carbon dioxide
D) absorb solar energy
E) absorb carbon dioxide

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Greenhouse gases absorb heat energy (infrared radiation) from the Earth's surface and then re-radiate it in all directions, including back towards the Earth, which helps to maintain the Earth's temperature.

Greenhouse Gases ____, Which Is Directed Back Toward Earth, Maintaining