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Which of the following country is responsible for releasing largest amount of green-house gases?

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Russia
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Germany
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Brazil
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America (USA)
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Solution

The correct option is D America (USA)
Greenhouse gases trap heat and make the planet warmer causes global warming. Human activities are responsible for almost all of the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere over the last 150 years and USA is responsible for releasing largest amount of greenhouse gases. The primary sources of greenhouse gases in USA are electricity production (31%), transportation (27%), industry (21%), commercial and residential (12%) etc.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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