Question

Some gases are responsible for heating of atmosphere (green house effect). Identify from the following the gaseous species which does not cause it.

• A. $CH_4$
• B. $O_3$
• C. $H_2O$
• D. $N_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$N_2$

Answer 2

Among the given gases, the green house gases which are responsible for heating the atmosphere are $CH_4$, water vapour and ozone.

Nitrogen is not a green house gas.

Therefore, the correct option is (D): $N_2$