The greenhouse effect:

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The greenhouse effect is a process by which certain gases (including carbon dioxide) trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and prevent it from radiating back into space. This causes the Earth's surface temperature to be higher than it would be otherwise. It is a naturally occurring process that helps to keep the Earth's temperature within a range that is suitable for life. However, human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels (which release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere) have increased the concentration of these greenhouse gases, leading to an enhanced greenhouse effect and global warming. Therefore, all of the statements A, B, and C are correct.

The Greenhouse Effect