The greenhouse effect causes an increase in global temperatures.This increase is primarily due to ______. A) CO₂ and other greenhouse gases allowing more solar radiation to penetrate Earth's surface B) CO₂ and other greenhouse gases slowing the escape of UV radiation from Earth C) the loss of ozone that trapped cooling UV radiation in the atmosphere D) CO₂ and other greenhouse gases slowing the escape of heat from Earth

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The greenhouse effect is caused by the trapping of heat by gases like CO2 and others in the atmosphere. This traps the heat that would otherwise escape into space, hence causing an increase in global temperatures. Therefore, the best choice is D - CO2 and other greenhouse gases slowing the escape of heat from Earth.

The Greenhouse Effect Causes an Increase in Global Temperatures