The Two Major Atmospheric Gases That Absorb Energy from the Sun

question 27

Multiple Choice

The two major atmospheric gases that absorb energy from the Sun are

• A)oxygen and nitrogen.
• B)nitrogen and hydrogen.
• C)hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
• D)carbon dioxide and water vapor.

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