Biology
Assertion. The greenhouse effect is exacerbated by the presence of nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides in the atmosphere, intensifying the absorption of heat and contributing to global warming.
Reason. Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur, primarily released through industrial activities and combustion processes, amplify the greenhouse effect by enhancing the heat-trapping capacities of the atmosphere, leading to an increase in the average global temperatures.
- Both A and R are True
- Both A and R are False
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
Answer
Both A and R are False
Explanation
While nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides contribute to air pollution and have various environmental impacts such as acid rain, they are not significant greenhouse gases. The primary greenhouse gases responsible for the greenhouse effect and global warming are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O).
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- Both A and R are True
- Both A and R are False
- A is True and R is False.
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- Both A and R are True
- Both A and R are False
- A is True and R is False.
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