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Name three greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases

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Name three greenhouse gases.

Answer

The three greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour.

Explanation

This question tests the recall of specific greenhouse gases as outlined in the learning objective. It assesses the student's ability to identify key components of the greenhouse effect.

Common mistake

Common Misunderstanding of Greenhouse Gases

Students often confuse water vapour with other gases and fail to recall it as a greenhouse gas.

To fix this, students should create a list of greenhouse gases, ensuring they include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour, and understand their roles in the greenhouse effect.

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