Which of the following pairs of gases is mainly responsible for green house effect?
Oxygen and Nitrogen
Nitrogen and Sulphur dioxide
Carbon dioxide and Methane
As we have already discussed in Greenhouse Effects -
The term ‘Greenhouse effect’ has been derived from a phenomenon that occurs in a greenhouse. The greenhouse effect is a naturally occurring phenomenon that is responsible for heating of Earth’s surface and atmosphere.
- wherein
Green house effect is a natural phenomenon that heats up Earth's surface and atmosphere. Carbon dioxide and methane are common green house gases that have increased mainfold due to anthropogenic activities.
Hence, the correct option is (d).
CARBON DIOXIDE AND METHANE ARE THE MAIN GREEN HOUSE GASES
OPTION (D)