Use the claim to answer the question.
“Heat from the sun is absorbed by greenhouse gases, which then vibrate and let off infrared energy. If we can block the heat from the sun, then the greenhouse effect will lessen because less heat will be absorbed, fewer molecules will vibrate, and less infrared energy will be released. In order to block the sun, we need to increase water vapor in the atmosphere, which will form clouds, blocking the sun’s rays.”
Is this line of thinking correct? Why or why not?
a) Yes, this is correct because the clouds will prevent lower layers of greenhouse gases from absorbing heat.
b) No, this is incorrect because the clouds will eventually move or break up.
c) Yes, this is correct because the clouds will absorb the heat and not disperse it.
d) No, this is incorrect because water vapor is a greenhouse gas and will increase the greenhouse effect.