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Which gas is the byproduct of lightning strikes in the atmosphere?
AMethane
BOzone and Nitrogen oxides
CCarbon dioxide
DArgon
✓ Correct Answer: B — Ozone and Nitrogen oxides
The high energy of lightning breaks N2 and O2 molecules, leading to the formation of ozone and various nitrogen oxides.
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