Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases

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Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to the greenhouse effect.

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Explain how greenhouse gases, such as methane, interact with radiation to maintain temperatures on Earth at a level that supports life.

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A sample of air collected near a landfill site is found to contain 0.12% methane by mass.

Calculate the mass of methane in 450 kg of this air sample. Give your answer in grams.

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