Judge the Following Sentence: Even Though Water Vapor Has the Greatest

question 48

Multiple Choice

Judge the following sentence: Even though water vapor has the greatest effect as a greenhouse gas, it is not normally discussed as one BECAUSE water vapor is completely natural and we have no control over it.

• A)The assertion and reason are both correct.
• B)The assertion is correct and the reason is incorrect.
• C)The assertion is incorrect and the reason is correct.
• D)Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.

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Definitions:

Troposphere

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather happens and where most of the planet's atmospheric water vapor exists.

Gaseous Molecules

Atoms bonded together that exist in the gas phase, characterized by their ability to fill a container of any size or shape.

Greenhouse Gas

A gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation, with carbon dioxide and methane being primary examples, leading to global warming and climate change.

Methane

A potent greenhouse gas with a molecular structure of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms, significantly influencing climate change.