If Earth's atmosphere contained 2% carbon dioxide, how would Earth's temperature most likely change? A. Earth's temperature would be much cooler both during the day and at night.B. Earth's temperature would be much warmer both during the day and at night.C. Earth's temperature would be cooler during the day and warmer at night.D. Earth's temperature would be warmer during the day and cooler at night.
Social Studies · High School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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If Earth's atmosphere contained 2% carbon dioxide, it would most likely lead to option
B: Earth's temperature would be much warmer both during the day and at night.
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere. An increase in its concentration would enhance the greenhouse effect, leading to an overall rise in global temperatures, impacting both daytime and nighttime temperatures.