Greenhouse gases increase temperatures by absorbing and releasing which of the following?

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Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, absorb and release longwave radiation (infrared) emitted from the Earth's surface. This leads to a warming effect known as the greenhouse effect. Shortwave radiation from the sun passes through the atmosphere and reaches the Earth's surface, which is then absorbed and re-emitted as longwave radiation, creating the greenhouse effect.

Greenhouse Gases Increase Temperatures by Absorbing and Releasing Which of the Following