Question

Which one of the following is not a ‘Greenhouse Gas’?

A Methane Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Nitrous Oxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Chlorofluorocarbons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Carbon Monoxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Greenhouse gases are those that absorb and emit infrared radiation in the wavelength range emitted by Earth. In order, the most abundant greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are: Water vapor, Carbon dioxide, Methane, Nitrous oxide, Ozone, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Hydrofluorocarbons (including HCFCs and HFCs).

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