Question

fill in the blank question
certain gases allow incoming long - wave solar radiation to pass downward but traps some of the longer - wave infrared radiation given off by earth. this allows earth to be warmer than it otherwise would be and is called the effect. (use only one word per blank.)

Explanation:

The description matches the concept of the greenhouse effect where the atmosphere allows solar radiation in and traps some of Earth's infrared radiation, warming the planet.

Answer:

greenhouse