Gases such as carbon dioxide and methane contribute to the greenhouse effect by ________.
A)preventing the escape of solar infrared radiation
B)preventing sunlight from reaching the earth's surface
C)reducing the temperature of the earth's atmosphere
D)reducing oxygen levels in water bodies

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Carbon dioxide and methane are both greenhouse gases that trap solar infrared radiation in the atmosphere, preventing it from escaping into space. This results in an increase in the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change. Option B is incorrect because gases cannot prevent sunlight from reaching the Earth's surface, and option C is incorrect because these gases actually increase the temperature of the atmosphere, rather than reduce it. Option D is also incorrect because it refers to a different phenomenon (oxygen depletion in water bodies).

Gases Such as Carbon Dioxide and Methane Contribute to the Greenhouse