Without the Greenhouse Effect, the Atmosphere Around the Planet Would

Question

Without the greenhouse effect, the atmosphere around the planet would be
A) 3°C colder.
B) 30°C colder.
C) 30°C warmer.
D) 3°C warmer.
E) unchanged.

Accepted Answer

The greenhouse effect is responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere, making it approximately 30°C warmer than it would be without this effect.