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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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C

Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is C

Carbon dioxide


The greenhouse effect is caused by greenhouse gases in our atmosphere trapping heat and redirecting heat back to Earth, increasing temperature. Carbon dioxide is a green house gas. Hence, it contributes to the greenhouse effect and global warming.


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