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Astrogeology and Climate Change
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What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?
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Carbon dioxide (CO2)
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth. It absorbs and re-emits infrared radiation, trapping heat in the atmosphere and causing the planet's temperature to rise.