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.