The greenhouse effect is responsible for global warming. Which gases are responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is primarily caused by the accumulation of certain gases in the atmosphere that trap heat. Their relative contributions to global warming are as follows:
\text{Gas} \text{Contribution}
$CO_2$ $50\%$
$CH_4$ $19\%$
$CFCs$ $17\%$
$O_3$ $8\%$
$N_2O$ $4\%$
$H_2O$ (vapour) $2\%$

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