Question

On and around earth, all of the following reflect incoming sunlight, EXCEPT?

A) desert sands

B) polar ice sheets

C) heavy cloud cover

D) atmospheric carbon dioxide

Answer 1

I think it's D) atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Answer 2

Answer: D. Atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Explanation:

Atmospheric carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere in high amounts due to human activities like burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, forest fire. Volcanic eruption, a natural hazard can lead to liberation of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

The carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere has a diatomic structure which absorbs the heat energy from sun instead of reflecting the sunlight. Hence, is responsible for raising the temperature worldwide causing global warming.