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Maximum greenhouse gases are released from:

A

India

B

France

C

USA

D

Britain

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Greenhouse Gases:** - Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere by absorbing infrared radiation emitted from the Earth's surface. This process contributes to the greenhouse effect, which leads to global warming. 2. **Identifying Main Greenhouse Gases:** - The four main greenhouse gases are: - Carbon Dioxide (CO2) - Methane (CH4) - Nitrous Oxide (N2O) - Fluorinated gases 3. **Analyzing the Options:** - The question asks which country releases the maximum greenhouse gases among the given options: India, France, USA, and Britain. 4. **Reviewing Emission Data:** - According to data from 2018: - USA emitted 5.41 Gigatons (Gt) of CO2. - India emitted 2.65 Gt of CO2. - France emitted 0.33 Gt of CO2. - Britain’s data is not provided but is generally lower than the USA. 5. **Conclusion:** - Based on the data, the USA has the highest emissions of greenhouse gases compared to the other countries listed. Therefore, the correct answer is the USA. **Final Answer: USA** ---
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