Question

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

• A. Carbon dioxide
• B. Sulfur dioxide
• C. Methane
• D. Nitrogen

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Nitrogen

Explanation for correct option:

D. Nitrogen

Greenhouse gas:

• Greenhouse gases are responsible for the greenhouse effect.
• The gases that absorb and emit energy within the thermal infrared range.
• The primary greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, and water vapors.
• While the secondary greenhouses are Sulfur dioxide as well as nitrogen oxides.

Thus, Nitrogen is not considered a greenhouse gas.

Hence the correct option is D i.e. Nitrogen.