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Which is/are NOT a greenhouse gas? carbon dioxide (CO2) nitrogen (N2) methane (CH4) water vapor (H2O)

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter25: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4SQ: Greenhouse gases ________. a. slow the escape of heat from Earth into space b. are produced by...

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Which is/are NOT a greenhouse gas?

		carbon dioxide (CO₂)
		nitrogen (N₂)
		methane (CH₄)
		water vapor (H₂O)

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