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Which gas is responsible for 'Global War...

Which gas is responsible for 'Global Warming' ?

A

Nitrogen `(N_(2))`

B

Methane `(CH_(4))`

C

Carbon dioxide `(CO_(2))`

D

Sulphur dioxide `(SO_(2))`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Global warming is caused by the emission of greenhouse gases. `72%` of the totally emitted greenhouse gases are
• Carbon dioxide `(CO_(2))`,
• `18%` methane and
• `9%` nitrous oxide (Nox).
Carbon dioxide emissions therefore are the most important cause of global warming. `CO_(2)` is inevitably created by burning fuels like e.g. oil, natural gas, diesel, organic - diesel, petrol, organic - petrol and ethanol.
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