Question

Greenhouse effect corresponds to

• A. Water pollution
• B. Global warming
• C. Sulphur Dioxide Poisoning
• D. Production of green manure.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Global warming

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The greenhouse effect primarily corresponds to the concentration of greenhouse gases such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, and other trace gasses.
2. These gases act as a cover over the earth and absorb and trap the heat close to the surface of the earth thereby increasing the temperature of the earth.
3. Since the greenhouse effect leads to trapping the heat close to the atmosphere because of the gases like carbon dioxide, which in turn, causes global warming.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Water pollution is caused due to spills and leaks from oil containers, sewage dumped into water bodies, etc

Option C:

Sulfur dioxide poisoning is one of the effects of air pollution

Option D:

Green manure refers to the crops grown particularly to increase the fertility of the soil. It is not linked to the greenhouse effect.

Final Answer: The greenhouse effect corresponds to Global warming.