Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following statement(s) given below is/are correct?

1. Nitrous oxide, released by chemical fertilizers and burning of fossil fuels, has a higher global warming potential than that of carbon dioxide
2. Carbon dioxide is the Greenhouse gas that contributes most to climate change

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Nitrous oxide is emitted from fertilizers and animal wastes and also from burning of fossil fuels. It is also a greenhouse gas.
Carbon dioxide is released primarily from burning of fossil fuels and it is the greenhouse gas that contributes most to climate change.