Q. With reference to Global Warming Potential (GWP), consider the following statements:
1.Global Warming Potential (GWP) measures the amount of energy a greenhouse gas absorbs over a specific period of time, usually 100 years, compared to carbon dioxide.
2.A greenhouse gas with a higher GWP absorbs less energy per unit mass than one with a lower GWP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- GWP is a comparative measure of how much energy a gas traps in the atmosphere over a chosen time horizon (usually 100 years) relative to CO₂.
- Gases with higher GWP absorb more energy per unit mass than those with lower GWP, hence contributing more to global warming.
Source: Environment (Factly Forum IAS)
