Which of the Following is Not a Greenhouse Gas?

Jul 25, 2024 - 18:47
Which of the Following is Not a Greenhouse Gas?

Which of the Following is Not a Greenhouse Gas?

Options: (A) Methane
(B) Chlorofluorocarbon
(C) CO₂
(D) Nitrogen

Correct Option: (D)

Solution:

Greenhouse gases are responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere and include:

  • Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

  • Methane (CH₄)

  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

  • Ozone (O₃)

  • Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)

  • Water Vapor (H₂O)

Among the listed options, Nitrogen (N₂) is not a greenhouse gas. Although nitrogen makes up a large portion of the Earth's atmosphere, it does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.