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Greenhouse gases absorb the heat radiation emitted by the earth’s surface. Then they re-radiate this energy they absorb.

Greenhouse gases absorb the heat radiation emitted by the earth’s surface. Then they re-radiate this energy they absorb. Correct Answer True

Greenhouse gases do not absorb shortwave radiation (like UV radiation), instead they absorb longwave radiation (like IR radiation). Such radiations are emitted from the earth’s surface. Greenhouse gases re-radiate the IR radiations they absorb, causing further warming of the environment and the surface.

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