Which one of the following greenhouse gases has the greatest warming effect?
Everyday Science / Branch of Science — Multiple-choice practice
مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سی گرین ہاؤس گیس سب سے زیادہ حرارت پیدا کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھتی ہے؟
- A. Methane
- B. Carbon Dioxide
- C. Carbon Monoxide
- D. Helium
Correct answer
Methane
Explanation
Explanation Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. Carbon monoxide and helium are not significant greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide is abundant and long-lasting in the atmosphere. Methane is much more powerful than CO₂ in trapping heat. Per molecule, methane has the highest warming effect .
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