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What is the term for the natural process that releases heat back towards Earth's surface?
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Photosynthesis
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- Photosynthesis
- Transpiration
- Greenhouse Effect
- Combustion
Explanation & Context
The greenhouse effect is the process by which radiation from the Sun is absorbed by the atmosphere and is re-radiated back towards Earth's surface, trapping heat and warming the planet.
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