Question

Greenhouse effect is a major cause of:

• A. global warming
• B. reduction of temperature
• C. acid rain
• D. all of above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

global warming

A greenhouse gas is any gaseous compound in the atmosphere that is capable of absorbing infrared radiation, thereby trapping and holding heat in the atmosphere. By increasing the heat in the atmosphere, greenhouse gases are responsible for the greenhouse effect, which ultimately leads to global warming.