The Atmospheric Component That Naturally Contributes to the Majority of Greenhouse

question 19

Multiple Choice

The atmospheric component that naturally contributes to the majority of greenhouse warming on Earth is:

• A)carbon dioxide.
• B)methane.
• C)nitrous oxide.
• D)ozone.
• E)water vapor.

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