Which of the following is a green house gas other than CO2 ?
Correct answer: B. All A., B. and C.
- A. Methane
- B. All A., B. and C.
- C. Chlorofluoro carbons (CFC)
- D. Nitrous oxide
Explanation
Methane, nitrous oxide, and CFCs all absorb outgoing infrared radiation and therefore act as greenhouse gases. Their atmospheric concentrations and warming effects differ, but each belongs to this group.
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