Question 24
EasyOriginal questionWhich greenhouse gas added by human activities contributes most to global warming?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Burning coal, oil and gas and cutting forests release huge amounts of carbon dioxide.
It stays in the air for centuries, so it causes the largest share of human-made warming.
- Concept
- Carbon dioxide and global warming
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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