Which chemical compounds absorb large amounts of the sun's energy in the atmosphere? Select one: a. Nitrogen compounds, water vapor, and carbon compounds b. Carbon dioxide, water vapor, and dust c. Methane, nitrogen compounds, and dust d. Nitrogen compounds, carbon compounds, and water vapor

The Earth's atmosphere is a mixture of gases held in a layer surrounding the Earth. The sunlight that does reach the ground warms the Earth. The Earth's atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen, as well as some argon. From the given options, nitrogen compounds, water vapor and carbon compounds absorb large amounts of the Sun's energy in the atmosphere. (A)