Excess atmospheric $CO_2$ increases the greenhouse effect because it:

  • A
    Precipitates dust in the atmosphere
  • B
    Reduces atmospheric pressure
  • C
    Is opaque to infra-red rays
  • D
    Is not opaque to infra-red rays

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