Which of the following gases is contributing to a significant increase in the atmospheric temperature?

Helium

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Oxygen

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Methane

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
Methane

Certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere and increase the temperature of earth, these gases cause the green house effect. Methane is one of the green house gases which is produced by burning of fossil fuels.

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