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Which of has following group of gases contribute to the 'Green House Effect' ?

  • A.Carbon dioxide and methane
  • B.Carbon tetrafluoride and nitrous oxide
  • C.Carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide
  • D.Ammonia and ozone

Answer: A

Carbon dioxide and methane are the principal greenhouse gases from human activity.

Both are triatomic or polyatomic molecules that absorb infrared radiation. Methane traps far more heat per molecule but is present in much smaller amount and lasts about a decade, while carbon dioxide persists for centuries.

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