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The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air is slowly raising the temperature of the atmosphere, because it absorbs

The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air is slowly raising the temperature of the atmosphere, because it absorbs

(a)

the water vapour of the air and retains its heat.

(b)

the UV part of the solar radiation.

(c)

all the solar radiations.

(d)

the infrared part of the solar radiation.

Answer:

(d)

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Explanation

Carbon dioxide absorbs the infrared part of the solar radiation, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.