Nitrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere absorb significant amount of the sun's radiation, therefore contributing to the greenhouse effect. True or false?

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Nitrogen and oxygen do not significantly absorb the sun's radiation; instead, greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

Nitrogen and Oxygen in the Atmosphere Absorb Significant Amount of the Sun's