Carbon dioxide is a trace gas in earths atmosphere. Although only a small percentage of the atmosphere consists of carbon dioxide, this gas plays an important role in earths atmosphere. Which of the following describes the role of carbon dioxide?

A - carbon dioxide influences the mass of the atmosphere

B - carbon dioxide influences the height of the atmosphere

C - carbon dioxide influences the heating of the atmosphere

D - carbon dioxide influences the density of the atmosphere

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12 October, 04:28

Carbon dioxide is a trace gas in earths atmosphere. Although only a small percentage of the atmosphere consists of carbon dioxide, this gas plays an important role in earths atmosphere. Which of the following describes the role of carbon dioxide?

A - carbon dioxide influences the mass of the atmosphere

B - carbon dioxide influences the height of the atmosphere

C - carbon dioxide influences the heating of the atmosphere

D - carbon dioxide influences the density of the atmosphere

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Mariyah Turner · Answer 1

C), carbon dioxide influences the heating in the atmosphere.

Explanation:

It is a heat-trapping gas; contributes to global warming throught the combustion processes of the burning of fuel and oils.