alleryStart learning →The major greenhouse gas by quantity emitted globally is:
AMethane (CH4) from livestock
BNitrous oxide (N2O) from fertilisers
CSulphur dioxide (SO2) from industry
DCarbon dioxide (CO2) from fossil fuels
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Carbon dioxide (CO2) from fossil fuels
CO2 from fossil-fuel combustion is the largest GHG by quantity.
Methane is more potent per molecule (~25x) but less abundant.
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