Question

what is the greenhouse effect?
a. gases cannot escape the atmosphere.
b. gases in the atmosphere trap the heat from the sun.
c. gases in pollution damage trees.
d. gases in the atmosphere make plants grow faster.

Explanation:

The greenhouse effect occurs when certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere, like carbon - dioxide, methane, etc., trap heat from the sun, warming the planet. These gases act like the glass of a greenhouse, allowing sunlight in but preventing some of the heat from escaping back into space.

Answer:

B. Gases in the atmosphere trap the heat from the sun.