Methane, nitrous oxide, and halocarbons
A) are not as potent as carbon dioxide and water vapor.
B) exert a negative radiative forcing effect in the atmosphere.
C) are all potent greenhouse gases but at present are less of a threat for climate change than carbon dioxide.
D) are removed from the atmosphere as fast as they enter and pose no threat of climate change.
C
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