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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Nitrogen
  2. Oxygen
  3. Argon
  4. Methane

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Methane

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Methane šŸ“š Explanation: Greenhouse gases are those that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Methane (CH4) is a very potent greenhouse gas, far more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Argon make up the bulk of the atmosphere but are not greenhouse gases because they do not absorb infrared radiation.