Which of the following atmospheric gases constitute "Green House Gases"? (a) Carbon dioxide (b)…
Carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and water vapour absorb outgoing infrared radiation and contribute to the greenhouse effect. Molecular nitrogen, N₂, is not a greenhouse gas in…
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Which of the following atmospheric gases constitute "Green House Gases"?
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Nitrous Oxide
(d) Water vapour Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and water vapour absorb outgoing infrared radiation and contribute to the greenhouse effect. Molecular nitrogen, N₂, is not a greenhouse gas in this classification. The required combination is therefore (a), (c) and (d).
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