Which of the following are examples of greenhouse gases?
A) Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and methane
B) Water vapor, methane, and nitrous oxide
C) Sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide, and silicon dioxide
D) Nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen
E) Argon, chlorine, and hydrogen sulfide

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Greenhouse gases are those that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range, causing the greenhouse effect. Water vapor, methane, and nitrous oxide are examples of greenhouse gases. Oxygen, nitrogen, argon, chlorine, and hydrogen sulfide are not greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, but it is not listed as the only correct option. Sulfur dioxide and silicon dioxide are not greenhouse gases either.

Which of the Following Are Examples of Greenhouse Gases