Why is the study of gases like N₂O increasing in the atmosphere?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because they can affect climate and atmospheric chemistry
The governing concept is the climatic importance of trace gases. Nitrous oxide occurs in a much smaller concentration than nitrogen or oxygen, but it is a long-lived greenhouse gas and also participates in atmospheric chemical processes, including effects related to stratospheric ozone. Therefore option B is correct. The other options confuse a gas with sound, river flow, or rocks and have no atmospheric basis.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because they can affect climate and atmospheric chemistry
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is the climatic importance of trace gases. Nitrous oxide occurs in a much smaller concentration than nitrogen or oxygen, but it is a long-lived greenhouse gas and also participates in atmospheric chemical processes, including effects related to stratospheric ozone. Therefore option B is correct. The other options confuse a gas with sound, river flow, or rocks and have no atmospheric basis.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting. Topic: accounting principles.
