What are the greenhouse gases? Discuss each

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What are the greenhouse gases? Discuss each.

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Some gases of the earth’s atmosphere absorb the heat of the sun and do not allow it to go back completely due to this temperature of the earth increases or we can say these gases keep the earth warmer. This effect is known as the greenhouse effect.

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