What is the phenomenon where certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, leading to a warming of the planet's surface?

A Ozone depletion

B Acid rain

C The greenhouse effect

D Magnetic pole reversal

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The greenhouse effect is a natural process where gases in Earth's atmosphere trap infrared radiation (heat) from the sun, preventing it from escaping back into space. This process warms the planet's surface.

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The correct answer to the question "What is the phenomenon where certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, leading to a warming of the planet's surface?" is Option C: The greenhouse effect.

The other options — A) Ozone depletion, B) Acid rain, D) Magnetic pole reversal — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: The greenhouse effect is a natural process where gases in Earth's atmosphere trap infrared radiation (heat) from the sun, preventing it from escaping back into space. This process warms the planet's …

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What is the phenomenon where certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, leading to a warming of the planet's surface?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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