Question

The greeen house gas/es is (are):
(A) Carbon dioxide (B) Oxygen
(C) Water vapour (D) Methane

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. (A) and (B) only
• B. (A) and (C) only
• C. (A), (C) and (D) only
• D. (A) only

Answer 1

The correct option is C (A), (C) and (D) only

A greenhouse gas is a gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range, causing the greenhouse effect. The primary greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.