Which is an example of a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas because it absorbs part of the infrared radiation emitted by Earth’s surface and helps reduce the rate at which heat escapes to space. Thus option C is correct. Nitrogen and argon are abundant gases but do not significantly absorb infrared radiation in this context, while dust particles are aerosols, not gases. Other greenhouse gases include water vapour and methane.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Carbon dioxide
Why is this the correct answer?
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas because it absorbs part of the infrared radiation emitted by Earth’s surface and helps reduce the rate at which heat escapes to space. Thus option C is correct. Nitrogen and argon are abundant gases but do not significantly absorb infrared radiation in this context, while dust particles are aerosols, not gases. Other greenhouse gases include water vapour and methane.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting. Topic: fundamental assumptions.
