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What did John Tyndall prove about atmospheric CO2 in 1859?

  • Connection with Ozone layer depletion

  • Connection with the greenhouse effect

  • Connection with Acid rain

  • Has no effect on climate

Answer

John Tyndall proved the connection between atmospheric CO2 and the greenhouse effect in 1859. He did this by showing that CO2 absorbs infrared radiation, which is a type of heat energy. This means that CO2 can trap heat in the atmosphere, which contributes to the greenhouse effect.
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