General Science - Physics (Basics)
Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect caused by burning fossil fuels?
Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect caused by burning fossil fuels?
easy Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Identify greenhouse gases
Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas released during combustion of fossil fuels.Step 2: Eliminate other gases
Oxygen and nitrogen are abundant atmospheric gases but not greenhouse gases; hydrogen is not a greenhouse gas.Final Answer:
Carbon dioxide → Option DQuick Check:
Greenhouse gas from fossil fuels = Carbon dioxide ✅
Quick Trick: Greenhouse gas from combustion = CO₂
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing oxygen or nitrogen as greenhouse gases.
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