What are the main functions of water vapours present in the atmosphere?

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(i) They are components of hydrological cycle.
(ii) They help in keeping the earth warm by intercepting infra-red rays passing into space.
(iii) Water vapours pick up gaseous nutrients and pollutants and bring them down as wet precipitation.

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