Question 21
EasyOriginal questionWhich of these gases is a greenhouse gas?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Greenhouse gases absorb the heat (infrared) given off by the Earth.
Methane does; nitrogen, oxygen and argon, which make up most of the air, do not.
- Concept
- Greenhouse gases
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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