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Question
State what are ‘greenhouse gases’ and name the major greenhouse gases.
Solution
“Greenhouse gases are those gases that contribute effectively in retaining heat in the atmosphere.”
OR
“The various gases which contribute to the greenhouse effect are called greenhouse gases.” Gases are CO2, water vapours, oxides of nitrogen, CH4,O3 and chlorofluorocarbons.
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