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Question
Increased amount of ______ in the atmosphere, results in greenhouse effect and global warming.
Options
carbon monoxide
sulphur dioxide
nitrogen dioxide
carbon dioxide
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Solution
Increased amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, results in greenhouse effect and global warming.
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