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Pollution of air and water. — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8SciencePollution of air and water.2 Marks
Question
Name the gas present in atmosphere which is mainly responsible for causing global warming.
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Answer

Carbon dioxide is the gas which is mainly responsible for causing global warming. Carbon dioxide traps heat and does not allow it to escape into space causing an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere.

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