NDA2018General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
Which one of the following greenhouse gases is in largest concentration in the atmosphere?
Options
- AChlorofluorocarbon
- BNitrous oxide
- CCarbon dioxide
- DMethane
Correct answer
C. Carbon dioxide
Step-by-step solution
Greenhouse gases are those that absorb and emit infrared radiation in the wavelength range emitted by Earth. In order, the most abundant greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are: Water vapor ( H ₂ O ) , Carbon dioxide ( CO ₂ ) , Methane ( CH ₄ ) , Nitrous oxide ( N ₂ O ) , Ozone ( O ₃ ) , Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Hydro fluorocarbons (incl. HCFCs and HFCs)