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Q · Climate ChangeMedium · 45s
Which of the following greenhouse gases has the highest global warming potential (GWP) over a 100-year period?
TopicClimate Change
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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SF₆ has the highest GWP (around 23,500 times that of CO₂). N₂O and CH₄ have lower GWPs (~298 and 25 respectively).
Final Answer: Option D - Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆)