Which one of the following gases has the greatest effect on weather?
A) oxygen
B) argon
C) nitrogen
D) ozone
E) water vapor

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Water vapor has the greatest effect on weather because it is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere, capable of absorbing and releasing large amounts of heat energy, which contributes to the formation of clouds, precipitation, and other weather patterns. The other gases listed (oxygen, argon, nitrogen, and ozone) are much less abundant and have much smaller impacts on weather.

Which One of the Following Gases Has the Greatest Effect