What is the Greenhouse Effect a result of?

The Greenhouse Effect is a result of the re-radiation of infrared waves back to the Earth's surface. This phenomenon occurs when the Sun's energy reaches the Earth and is absorbed by the surface, which then emits that energy in the form of infrared radiation. Certain gases in the atmosphere, known as greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor), trap some of this infrared radiation, preventing it from escaping back into space.

This trapping of heat effectively warms the atmosphere and contributes to maintaining a temperature that supports life on Earth. Without the Greenhouse Effect, the planet would be significantly cooler, making it challenging for many forms of life to survive.

In contrast, the other options address different processes related to solar radiation and atmospheric interactions that do not directly contribute to the warming effect that characterizes the Greenhouse Effect.