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What are the three main greenhouse gases mentioned in the curriculum?

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Topic

Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases

Question

  1. A. Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide
  2. B. Carbon dioxide, Methane, Water vapour
  3. C. Hydrogen, Helium, Methane
  4. D. Carbon monoxide, Nitrous oxide, Water vapour

Answer

Carbon dioxide, Methane, Water vapour

Explanation

The three main greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour, which absorb infrared radiation.

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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