A Gas or Vapour That Traps Infrared Radiation Instead of Allowing

question 141

Multiple Choice

A gas or vapour that traps infrared radiation instead of allowing it to escape through the atmosphere is called a(n)

• A) global warming ozone.
• B) air stagnator.
• C) greenhouse gas.
• D) temperature inversion column.

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