Which statement describes the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is a natural process that helps regulate Earth's temperature by trapping some of the sun's energy in the atmosphere, like a greenhouse does. This allows for a hospitable climate that supports most life on Earth.

Answer: D
 Global warming is largely caused by an increase in the concentration of certain gases, such as carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere which intensifies the greenhouse effect. Therefore, a lessening of the greenhouse effect would result in a cooling effect and would not likely be responsible for global warming.

Which Statement Describes the Greenhouse Effect