Why do some atmospheric gases act as greenhouse gases, while others do not?
Responses-
a- The industrial revolution changed the components of the atmosphere, causing some gases to become greenhouse gases.
b- Non-greenhouse gases are made of only one element, like nitrogen or oxygen.
c- Greenhouse gases have more than two atoms, allowing them to vibrate and release radiation, warming the atmosphere.
d- Naturally occurring gases do not act as greenhouse gases, while human-made gases do.
1 answer
c- Greenhouse gases have more than two atoms, allowing them to vibrate and release radiation, warming the atmosphere.