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Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas?
ACarbon dioxide
BNitrogen gas
CMethane
DNitrous oxide
✓ Correct Answer: B — Nitrogen gas
Nitrogen makes up 78% of the atmosphere but is not a greenhouse gas because it does not absorb infrared radiation.
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