Question

Certain gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane, absorb heat and prevent it from escaping into space. These gases are _____.
A. primary gases
B. greenhouse gases
C. ozone gases
D. variable gases

Answer 1

In the greenhouse effect, the Earth's atmosphere acts like greenhouse gases 
 that warms the earth. ... Certain gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane, absorb heat and prevent it from escaping into space.