Question Detail

CHM 102 P block elements Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased warming of the earth, as described in the Greenhouse effect section?
Options
A Deforestation
B Combustion of fossil fuels
C Increased nitrogen gas (N₂) in the atmosphere
Correct Answer
D Increase in methane content
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 25 lists 'deforestation & combustion of fossil fuel', 'chloroflourocarbons CFC's' and 'increase in methane content' as causes for increased warming. Nitrogen gas (N₂) is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere but is not listed as a greenhouse gas contributing to warming.

Hint

Recall the main greenhouse gases and human activities that increase them.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: P block elements
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1910 of 1999
Previous Course Details Next