Of the following gases, those that are greenhouse gases:

A. carbon dioxide and water vapor
B. oxygen and nitrogen
C. carbon monoxide and oxygen
D. argon and helium


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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