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Gases in the air hold energy that is radiated from Earth's surface in a process called

  1. water cycle

  2. greenhouse effect

  3. thermal energy

  4. Coriolis effect

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Explanation

The greenhouse effect is the process by which atmospheric gases trap heat radiated from the Earth's surface. This keeps the planet warm enough to support life.

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