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_________ is a naturally occurring phenomenon that is responsible for the heating of the Earth's surface and atmosphere

A

Radiation

B

Global warming

C

Greenhouse effect

D

Global heating

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GreenHouse Effect is a naturally occurring phenomenon that is responsible for the heating of the Earth.s surface and atmosphere. The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth.s surface. When the Sun.s energy reaches the Earth.s atmosphere, some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed and re-radiated by greenhouse gases. The absorbed energy warms the atmosphere and the surface of the Earth.
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