Question
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere absorb infrared radiation from Earth's surface and re-radiate some of it back to Earth.Which of these gases have the MOST significant impact on the of Earth's atmosphere? A. nitrogen and argon B. hydrochloric acid and hydrogen C. carbon dioxide and water vapor D. oxygen and sulfur dioxide
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Vanessa
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Resposta
The gases that have the most significant impact on Earth's atmosphere in terms of absorbing infrared radiation and contributing to the greenhouse effect are:C. carbon dioxide and water vaporCarbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O) are both potent greenhouse gases that play a crucial role in regulating Earth's temperature by trapping heat in the atmosphere.