If any component of the atmosphere causes an increase in the retention of energy,it

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A component of the atmosphere causing an increase in the retention of energy means that it is trapping more heat and contributing to global warming. A positive value of radiative forcing means that it is causing a net gain of energy in the Earth's system, and therefore exacerbating the warming effect. The other choices are incorrect because an increase in energy retention would affect the planetary albedo (choice A), have a positive radiative forcing (choice B), and worsen global warming (choice D).

If Any Component of the Atmosphere Causes an Increase in the Retention