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Question Question 3(b)
Name the major greenhouse gases and their sources.
The major greenhouse gases and their sources are:
| S. No. | Gas | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Carbon dioxide | Respiration, combustion of fossil fuels, exhausts of automobiles. |
| 2. | Methane | Natural wetlands, rice fields, livestock, natural gas production, biomass burning, termites, landfills, coal mining. |
| 3. | Nitrous Oxide | Released by oceans and soil, biomass burning, nitrogenous fertilizers, exhausts of automobiles |
| 4. | CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) | Coolants in AC and Refrigerators, aerosol sprays. |