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How are greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane different from other atmospheric gases like nitrogen and oxygen?

a. greenhouse gases absorb thermal energy from the sun and re-radiate it, whereas other atmospheric gases do not.
b. greenhouse gases are more efficient at absorbing thermal energy and re-radiating it than the other atmospheric gases.
c. greenhouse gases are found at higher levels of the atmosphere, where ozone is found.
d. greenhouse gases are found at lower levels of the atmosphere, where ozone is found.

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