Greenhouse gases include
A) nitrous oxide and oxygen.
B) nitrogen and oxygen.
C) carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
D) carbon dioxide and methane.

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Greenhouse gases are those which trap heat in the atmosphere and cause global warming. Carbon dioxide and methane are two of the most potent greenhouse gases. Nitrous oxide and oxygen are not considered greenhouse gases, while nitrogen and oxygen have no effect on climate change when present as individual gases.

Greenhouse Gases Include