Question

if the proportion of carbon dioxide in earths atmosphere decreased significantly but the amount of atmosphere and the reflective properties of the atmosphere did not change, which effect would most likely occur? (1 point) the temperature of earths surface would decrease because more heat would escape into space. the temperature of earths surface would decrease because less solar energy would reach earth. the temperature of earths surface would increase because more heat would be trapped by the atmosphere. the temperature of earths surface would increase because more solar energy would reach earth.

Explanation:

Carbon - dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere. If its proportion decreases while the reflective properties of the atmosphere remain the same, less heat will be trapped. So, more heat will escape into space, causing the Earth's surface temperature to decrease.

Answer:

The temperature of Earth's surface would decrease because more heat would escape into space.