Q. Which of the following gas has the highest contribution to global warming?

[A] Carbon-dioxide

[B] Chlorofluorocarbon

[C] Nitrous oxide

[D] Methane

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Carbon-di-oxide has the highest contribution to global warming.
  • Global warming is a gradual increase in the earth’s temperature.
  • In the greenhouse, effect heat is trapped close to the surface of the Earth by “greenhouse gases.”

Greenhouse gases:

  • Carbon dioxide (CO2)
  • Methane (CH4)
  • Nitrous oxide (N2O)
  • Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
  • Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
  • Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6).

Causes of Global Warming: Man-made causes of global warming are :

  • Deforestation
  • Use of Vehicles
  • Chlorofluorocarbon
  • Industrial Development
  • Agriculture
  • Overpopulation

Natural causes of global warming are:

  • Volcanoes
  • Water Vapour
  • Melting Permafrost
  • Forest Blazes

Source: Shankar

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