[agilebodyshoppe]

the greenhouse effect is about internal reflections basically. its the same effect that makes cloth appear darker when its wet even though water is basically colorless. greenhouse gases bend light slightly, making it more likely that a light ray will hit the ground multiple times.

[dnautics]

This is a wrong answer if I've ever heard one.

[agilebodyshoppe]

seems like ive misunderstood this since i was a child. thank you for allowing me to embarrass myself in a safe environment.

[dnautics]

It's ok! Not all of us are atmospheric chemists! I certainly am not one.... Hence my lack of understanding.