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Grade-9
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Question
__________is mainly responsible for greenhouse effect.
- Oxygen
- Carbon dioxide
- Mercury
- Carbon monoxide
Hint:
Carbon dioxide is the major contributor of greenhouse effect
The correct answer is: Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide being a three molecule compound can scatter radiation to a wide range and can also absorb infrared radiation not allowing it to escape to space therefore contributing to the greenhouse effect
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