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Environmental Issues — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEnvironmental Issues1 Mark
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What is meant by greenhouse effect?
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Greenhouse effect is a naturally occurring phenomenon, in which the shortwave radiations of solar energy are absorbed and longwave radiations are reflected by the earth and is responsible for heating of earth's surface and atmosphere.

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