Which of the following is the most basic definition of a greenhouse gas?
A) A gas that absorbs infrared light
B) A gas that makes a planet much hotter than it would be otherwise, even in small amounts
C) A gas that keeps warms air from rising, and therefore warms the surface
D) A gas that reflects a lot of sunlight
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