What causes earth's surface to heat up?

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James J.
Dec 4, 2015

Explanation:

The Greenhouse effect and Global warming are about the atmosphere not the Earth's surface. The surface of the Earth is heated by incoming shortwave radiation from the sun. This radiation heats the Earth which in turn releases long wave radiation which warms the atmosphere and is what is reflected by the Greenhouse effect.

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