What is defined as the differential transmissivity of shortwave insolation and longwave terrestrial radiation by various atmospheric gases?
A)Global dimming.
B)Greenhouse effect.
C)Cloud-albedo forcing.
D)Global warming.

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The term that best describes the differential transmissivity of shortwave insolation and longwave terrestrial radiation by various atmospheric gases is the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (like carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, and others) allow shortwave radiation from the sun to pass through to the Earth's surface, but trap and re-radiate longwave terrestrial radiation back to the surface, leading to a warming of the lower atmosphere and surface temperatures (i.e., the greenhouse effect).

What Is Defined as the Differential Transmissivity of Shortwave Insolation