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Which of the following gases cause the harmful greenhouse effect?

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Hydrogen
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Oxygen
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Carbon dioxide
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Nitrogen
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Solution

The correct option is C Carbon dioxide
Carbon is present throughout the natural environment in many forms. Carbon is present in the air as carbon dioxide, and contributes to the "Greenhouse Effect" and global warming. The greenhouse effect is caused by greenhouse gases in our atmosphere trapping and redirecting heat back to Earth, increasing temperatures.

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