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Which part of the solar radiation is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
AUltraviolet rays
BInfrared rays
CX-rays
DGamma rays
✓ Correct Answer: B — Infrared rays
Infrared radiation (heat) is trapped by greenhouse gases, warming the atmosphere.
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