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Which of the following gases are mainly responsible for the atmospheric greenhouse effect in the earth's atmosphere?

A. Oxygen and nitrogen

B. Nitrogen and carbon dioxide

C. Ozone and oxygen

D. Water vapor and carbon dioxide

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Greenhouse gas, any gas that has the property of absorbing infrared radiation (net heat energy) emitted from Earth's surface and reradiating it back to Earth's surface, thus contributing to the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour are the most important greenhouse gases.

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