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What is a Greenhouse gas?

  1. A
    Gas that absorbs carbon dioxide
  2. B
    Gas that releases hydrogen
  3. C
    Gas that emits and absorbs infrared radiation
  4. D
    Gas that releases oxygen

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A greenhouse gas is a gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect, which warms the Earth's atmosphere. Primary greenhouse gases include water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.

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What is a Greenhouse gas?
A
Gas that absorbs carbon dioxide
B
Gas that releases hydrogen
C
Gas that emits and absorbs infrared radiation
D
Gas that releases oxygen

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