Which of the Following is Not a Greenhouse Gas?

Which of the Following is Not a Greenhouse Gas?

Which of the Following is Not a Greenhouse Gas?

Options: (A) Methane
(B) Chlorofluorocarbon
(C) CO‚‚
(D) Nitrogen

Correct Option: (D)

Solution:

Greenhouse gases are responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere and include:

  • Carbon Dioxide (CO‚‚)
  • Methane (CH‚„)
  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  • Ozone (O‚ƒ)
  • Nitrous Oxide (N‚‚O)
  • Water Vapor (H‚‚O)

Among the listed options, Nitrogen (N‚‚) is not a greenhouse gas. Although nitrogen makes up a large portion of the Earth's atmosphere, it does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.