The radiation from the sun is trapped by the earth's atmosphere. This effect is called:

greenhouse effect

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nursery effect

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trapping effect

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B greenhouse effect
The radiation from the sun is trapped by gases in the earth's atmosphere. This effect is similar to how heat is trapped in greenhouses where plants are kept. So, the effect is called greenhouse effect.

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