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Which of the following gases are greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapour

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Solution

The correct option is D Water vapour
The gases that help to trap the heat are called greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour are some of the greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere. Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas.

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