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Question
Explain Greenhouse effect
Solution
Greenhouse effect:
Gases such as CO2, methane, nitric oxide and nitrous oxide in the atmosphere act as greenhouse gases. Their increased concentration in the atmosphere prevents the escape of heat which warms the air. This is called greenhouse effect.
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