Name three such gases that are currently increasing in concentration in Earth's atmosphere

What will be an ideal response?


There are 4 greenhouse gases discussed in the textbook:
1- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
2- Freons (CFCs)
3- Methane (CH4)
4- Nitrous oxide, N2O
Freons, though, are currently decreasing in concentration because they have been banned in order to protect the ozone layer.

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A. behave as conservative materials B. have a constant ratio of each constituent to each other C. have the same ratio to each other even when diluted by rainwater D. All of these are correct. E. None of these is correct.

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A. the same B. higher C. more changeable D. lower

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