List some common anthropogenic greenhouse gases and common sources for them


carbon dioxide -burning fossil fuels
methane - rice patties and the guts of ruminating animals like cattle
nitrous oxide - the breakdown of nitrogen fertilizers
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)- used as refrigerants and coolants

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What will be an ideal response?

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What is the cause of Jupiter's extremely high-energy radiation belts?

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