All of the following statements about the greenhouse effect are true EXCEPT that it
A)occurs when there is a low level of carbon dioxide in the air.
B)is caused by the burning of fossil fuels and the accumulation of other gases in the air.
C)could result in a global warming trend.
D)slows down the reradiation of heat from earth back into space.

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The greenhouse effect occurs when there is an accumulation of gases in the air that trap heat, primarily carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor. A low level of carbon dioxide would not contribute to the greenhouse effect, so statement A is false.

All of the Following Statements About the Greenhouse Effect Are