Asked by Molly Parker on May 19, 2024
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Which greenhouse gas has NOT increased in recent decades?
A) water vapour
B) carbon dioxide
C) nitrous oxide
D) methane
Greenhouse Gas
Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and impacting global climate change.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a colorless, non-flammable gas used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery, and also as a greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.
Methane
A colorless, odorless flammable gas that is a major component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.
- Discern and separate major from minor greenhouse gases, assessing their contributions to climate alteration.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern and separate major from minor greenhouse gases, assessing their contributions to climate alteration.
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