Question

10. How do long-term variations in greenhouse gas concentrations affect the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems? (1 point)

By increasing the reflection of solar radiation from Earth's surface

By decreasing the intensity of the greenhouse effect and stabilizing climate

By changing the distribution of heat within the atmosphere and oceans

By increasing absorption of outgoing infrared radiation

Answer 1

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By increasing absorption of outgoing infrared radiation. As greenhouse gas concentrations increase, they trap more heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to an increase in the absorption of outgoing infrared radiation. This can result in warming of the Earth's systems and disruptions to the flow of energy within these systems.