A greenhouse gas is any gaseous compound in the atmosphere that is capable of absorbing solar radiation, thereby trapping and holding heat in the atmosphere.
The progressive heating up the surface of the earth is called the greenhouse effect or global warming. This effect increases the temperature of the earth.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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