Greenhouse gases trap outgoing infrared radiation, causing the greenhouse effect and warming the planet.
When heat rays are reflected from Earth, gases like Carbon dioxide, Nitrous oxide do not allow them to escape back to the space causing our planet to heat up. These gases are known as
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2015 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Definition and Natural Greenhouse Effect)
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