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Question
The greenhouse effect is because of the ______.
Options
presence of gases, which in general are strong infrared absorbers, in the atmosphere
presence of CO2 only in the atmosphere
pressure of O3 and CH4 in the atmosphere
N2O and chlorofluorohydrocarbons in the atmosphere
MCQ
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Solution
The greenhouse effect is because of the presence of gases, which in general are strong infrared absorbers, in the atmosphere.
Explanation:
Greenhouse gases such as CO2, ozone, methane, chlorofluorocarbon compounds, and water vapour form a thick layer around the earth, preventing IR rays from escaping. It gradually raises the temperature of the atmosphere.
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