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Which of the following gases contributes maximum to the ‘greenhouse effect’?

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Question

Which of the following gases contributes maximum to the ‘greenhouse effect’?

Options

  • Carbon dioxide

  • Methane

  • Chlorofluorocarbon

  • Freon

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Solution

Carbon dioxide

Explanation:

Carbon dioxide contributes the most to the greenhouse effect among the given options because it is present in much larger quantities in the atmosphere and is released extensively by burning fossil fuels and other human activities.

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Chapter 20: Greenhouse Effects, Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion and Acid Rain - Exercises [Page 242]

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Frank Biology Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 20 Greenhouse Effects, Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion and Acid Rain
Exercises | Q 1. (c) | Page 242
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