Question

which describes the trapping of heat energy due to high levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? (1 point)

○ weather patterns

○ greenhouse effect

○ global warming

○ climate change

Explanation:

• "Weather patterns" refer to the short - term atmospheric conditions in a region, so it does not describe heat trapping due to carbon dioxide.
• The "greenhouse effect" is the process where certain gases (like carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere trap heat energy from the sun, which matches the description in the question.
• "Global warming" is the long - term increase in Earth's average surface temperature, which is a result of the enhanced greenhouse effect (not the direct description of heat trapping).
• "Climate change" encompasses long - term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other aspects of the climate system, which is a broader concept than just heat trapping.

Answer:

B. greenhouse effect