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General Knowledge · Q287

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 287

Q287

_________ is the phenomenon where the earth retains heat.

A.
Air pollution
B.
Green house effect
Answer
C.
Global effect
D.
Land pollution

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The greenhouse effect is one of the main factors determining the temperature of a planet. It's the phenomenon by which certain gases – so-called greenhouse gases – in the atmosphere trap heat that would otherwise escape to space, thereby keeping the planet warm.