The figure below shows the transmission,absorption,and reflection of radiation from various sources.In which layer (of the three layers labeled A,B,and C on the figure)do greenhouse gasses accumulate?

A)layer A
B)layer B
C)layer C

Question

The figure below shows the transmission,absorption,and reflection of radiation from various sources.In which layer (of the three layers labeled A,B,and C on the figure)do greenhouse gasses accumulate?

A)layer A 
B)layer B 
C)layer C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Greenhouse gases accumulate in layer B, which is the troposphere where most weather occurs and where the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from human activities take place. Layer A is the stratosphere, which contains the ozone layer, and layer C is the mesosphere and thermosphere, which have very low density and are not significant for greenhouse gas accumulation.

The Figure Below Shows the Transmission,absorption,and Reflection of Radiation from Various