Question detail
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that contributes to energy retention in the atmosphere?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Oxygen
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Carbon dioxide
- D. Argon
Answer
Carbon dioxide
Explanation
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that absorbs infrared radiation, contributing to the greenhouse effect.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Energy Retention
Students often think that increased concentrations of greenhouse gases directly cause more energy to be produced rather than increasing the amount of energy retained in the atmosphere.
Clarify that greenhouse gases trap heat energy from the Earth, preventing it from escaping into space, which leads to an increase in the energy retained in the atmosphere.
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