Methane is a gas that helps trap the sun's energy within the Earth's atmosphere and is known as a:
A. Greenhouse gas
B. Ozone gas
C. Unnatural gas
D. Gas produced by plants
Answer (2)
Methane is a Greenhouse gas
Methane is classified as a greenhouse gas, which significantly contributes to the greenhouse effect and climate change. It traps heat in the atmosphere, making it much more potent than carbon dioxide in terms of its warming impact. The primary sources of methane emissions include both natural processes and human activities, primarily through agriculture and fossil fuel extraction.
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