Going from most significant to least significant, the atmospheric gases contributing to the greenhouse effect include

A) carbon dioxide and water vapor.
B) carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxides, and CFCs.
C) water vapor and carbon dioxide.
D) water vapor, CFCs, carbon dioxide, and ozone.


Answer: C

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