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Q1.

Consider the following gases: 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Methane 3. Nitrous oxide 4. Water vapour. Which of the above gases have both natural and anthropogenic sources and are considered major contributors to the natural greenhouse effect?

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(A)

1 and 2 only

(B)

1, 2 and 3 only

(C)

2, 3 and 4 only

(D)

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Q2.

With reference to the Global Warming Potential (GWP), which of the following sequences shows the correct decreasing order of gases based on their GWP over a 100-year timescale?

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(A)

Carbon dioxide > Methane > Nitrous oxide > Sulfur hexafluoride

(B)

Sulfur hexafluoride > Nitrous oxide > Methane > Carbon dioxide

(C)

Sulfur hexafluoride > Carbon dioxide > Nitrous oxide > Methane

(D)

Nitrous oxide > Sulfur hexafluoride > Methane > Carbon dioxide

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