The two greenhouse gases found in relatively higher concentrations in Earth's atmosphere are

$C H_{4}$ and $N_{2} O$

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CFCs and $N_{2} O$

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$C O_{2}$ and $N_{2} O$

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$C O_{2}$ and $C H_{4}$

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The correct option is D
$C O_{2}$ and $C H_{4}$

A layer of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, acts as a thermal blanket for the Earth, absorbing heat and warming the surface to a life-supporting average temperature of of 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

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