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Which of the following radiations of the sun do greenhouse gases trap?

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Which of the following radiations of the sun do greenhouse gases trap?

(a) Visible radiations

(b) Infrared radiations

(c) UV radiations

(d) All the radiations

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Asked question is from Greenhouse Gases topic in division Atmosphere & Greenhouse Gases of Environmental Engineering

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Correct answer is (b) Infrared radiations

Explanation: Greenhouse gases trap the infrared radiations from the sun and reflect it back to the Earth’s surface thereby heating up the planet.

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