Earth's atmosphere is made up of mostly nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%); however, there are other gases in smaller amounts, like

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Earth's atmosphere is made up of mostly nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%); however, there are other gases in smaller amounts, like

argon, carbon dioxide, neon, helium, hydrogen, and more. If there was an increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, how would this affect temperature? A) The temperature would increase globally. B) The temperature would decrease globally. C) Temperature doesn't relate to the composition of the atmosphere; it has to do with the sun's rays. D) The temperature would not be affected since carbon dioxide is only one component in the atmosphere.

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