Question

Gases like methane, nitrous oxide and water vapour also contribute towards greenhouse effect, they are also called ___________.

• A. greenhouse gases
• B. acidic gases
• C. noble gases
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

greenhouse gases

Gases like methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapour also contribute to the greenhouse effect, they are also called greenhouse gases.

Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat from the sun. Without these gases, heat would escape back into space and the earth would be colder than normal temperature. Because of how they warm our planet, these gases are referred to as greenhouse gases.