Question detail
Which of the following gases is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Carbon dioxide
- B. Methane
- C. Oxygen
- D. Water vapour
Answer
Oxygen
Explanation
Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas; it does not absorb infrared radiation like carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour do.
Common mistake
Linking Greenhouse Gases to Climate Change
Students often confuse the correlation between increased greenhouse gas concentrations and global climate change with causation, believing that one directly proves the other.
Emphasize that correlation does not imply causation and that while increased greenhouse gases are linked to climate change, other factors may also contribute to climate variations.
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