Earth's atmosphere traps the heat and keeps the earth warm. This is known as _____ .

greenhouse effect

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global warming

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climate moderation

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solar effect

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The correct option is A greenhouse effect
Earth's atmosphere traps the heat from the Sun and keeps the Earth warm. This is known as greenhouse effect. Due to the increase in the amount of carbon dioxide, methane, etc., more and more heat is being trapped than normal. This is causing the polar ice caps to melt resulting in the rise in sea level. This phenomenon is called global warming.

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