Methane (CH4) primarily contributes to the greenhouse effect through the absorption of infrared radiation. The greenhouse effect itself is the process where certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping back into space, thus warming the Earth. Methane molecules have a specific structure that allows them to efficiently absorb infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface. When the Earth warms up due to sunlight, it releases energy in t....
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