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how do CO₂ and H₂O contribute to greenhouse effect?

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CO₂ and H₂O present in the atmosphere entrap the infrared radiations falling on the surface of the earth. This helps in keeping the earth's surface warmer as infrared radiations are also known as heat radiations.

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