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Which of the following is a factor that affect the degree to which any greenhouse gas will influence global warming?

A

Its abundance in the atmosphere.

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How long it stays in the atmosphere.

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C

Its global-warming potential.

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D

All of above.

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Solution

The correct option is B All of above.
By increasing the heat in the atmosphere, greenhouse gases are responsible for the greenhouse effect, which ultimately leads to global warming. Three factors affect the degree to which any greenhouse gas will influence global warming: its abundance in the atmosphere, how long it stays in the atmosphere and Its global-warming potential.

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