The main greenhouse gases in the atmosphere of the terrestrial planets are
A) oxygen and nitrogen.
B) methane and ozone.
C) carbon dioxide and water vapor.
D) hydrogen and helium.

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The main greenhouse gases in the atmosphere of the terrestrial planets are carbon dioxide and water vapor, which trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to the warming of the planet's surface. Oxygen and nitrogen are not greenhouse gases, and methane and ozone are relatively minor greenhouse gases. Hydrogen and helium are not significant components of Earth's atmosphere or the atmospheres of other terrestrial planets.

The Main Greenhouse Gases in the Atmosphere of the Terrestrial