Multiple choice

The volume of most of the gases in the atmosphere is at a constant. The volume of which of the following gases has been rising in the past few decades and has also increased the temperature of the air?

  1. Oxygen

  2. Argon

  3. Nitrogen

  4. Carbon di oxide

  5. Carbon mono oxide
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is largely responsible for the green house effect.The volume of other gases is constant but the volume of carbon dioxide has been rising in the past few decades mainly because of the burning of fossil fuels. This has also increased the temperature of the air.

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