Green Plumbing

Category - Caring for Our Planet

Which of the following is the most prevalent greenhouse gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
  1. Carbon dioxide
  2. Methane
  3. Nitrous oxide
  4. Water vapor
Explanation
Answer: D - Water vapor (H2O) is the most common greenhouse gas in Earth’s atmosphere. It comprises roughly one-third to two-thirds of the greenhouse effect when the sky is clear and roughly two-thirds to 85% when clouds are present. The other three responses are the second- to fourth-most prevalent greenhouse gases, in order from A to C.
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