NEET2005BotanyEnvironmental IssuesActual
Which one of the following pairs is mismatched?
Options
- Afossil fuel burning - release of CO ₂
- Bnuclear power - radioactive wastes
- Csolar energy - greenhouse effect
- Dbiomass burning - release of CO ₂
Correct answer
C. solar energy - greenhouse effect
Step-by-step solution
The following question represent the source and effect. Solar energy does not causes greenhouse effect. Related Theory The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface. When the Sun's energy reaches the Earth's atmosphere, some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed and re-radiated by greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases include water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone and some artificial chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The absorbed energy w