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Q · Environmental PollutionMedium · 45s
Which gas is the largest contributor to global warming potential (GWP) after CO₂?
TopicEnvironmental Pollution
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Methane has a much higher GWP than CO₂ but lower concentration in the atmosphere.
Final Answer: Option B — Methane