What Are Greenhouse Gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that hold heat in the atmosphere. These gases affect the planet by trapping heat from the sun in the atmosphere that would otherwise be released into space, making the planet warmer in the process. They include water vapor, chlorofluorocarbons, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide.

The 3 main greenhouse gases

The 3 main greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)

Carbon dioxide (CO2), is produced from… Read More