2. How does the greenhouse effect act as a warm blanket around Earth?

By trapping carbon dioxide and water vapor in the atmosphere

By reflecting sunlight away from the atmosphere

By absorbing heat energy and releasing it into space

By absorbing heat energy and keeping it around Earth, similar to how a blanket holds heat around a body

The correct answer is: By absorbing heat energy and keeping it around Earth, similar to how a blanket holds heat around a body.