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what molecules make up greenhouse gases? (select all that apply) oxygen…

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what molecules make up greenhouse gases? (select all that apply) oxygen (o2) carbon dioxide (co2) nitrous oxide (n2o) methane (ch4)

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Green - house gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Oxygen ($O_2$) is not a greenhouse gas. Carbon dioxide ($CO_2$), nitrous oxide ($N_2O$), and methane ($CH_4$) are well - known greenhouse gases as they can absorb and emit infrared radiation.

Answer:

B. carbon dioxide (CO2)
C. nitrous oxide (N2O)
D. methane (CH4)