- Greenhouse gases absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, warming the atmosphere. - Major greenhouse gases include Water vapour, Carbon dioxide, Methane, and Nitrous oxide.
Which set of the following gases is most important for greenhouse effect ?
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Composition, Sources, and Radiative Forcing of Major Greenhouse Gases (GHGs))
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Answer: C. Carbon dioxide, Methane, Nitrous oxide, Water vapour.
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