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Question
Name the constituent gases of atmosphere which scientists consider responsible for climate change.
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Solution
Carbon dioxide and ozone are responsible for climate change, as carbon dioxide absorbs heat from sun and by radiation from the earth; ozone absorbs extremely hot ultra-violet rays controlling the ideal temperature conditions on the earth.
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