Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Which of the following is a "Greenhouse gas"?

Options:

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Nitrous oxide

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

Earth's greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere and warm the planet, which eventually results in "Global warming". The main gases responsible for the greenhouse effect include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor (which all occur naturally), and fluorinated gases (which are synthetic).