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Q1medium

Consider the following statements about Global Warming Potential (GWP): 1. GWP values remain constant across all IPCC Assessment Reports. 2. Methane has a higher GWP over 20 years compared to 100 years. 3. GWP is calculated by comparing radiative forcing to nitrous oxide. 4. The Paris Agreement uses GWP for emission accounting. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2easy

Which of the following greenhouse gases has the highest 100-year Global Warming Potential according to IPCC AR6?

Q3easy

The concept of Global Warming Potential is most directly related to which of the following international environmental agreements?

Q4hard

Consider the following pairs: Gas - 100-year GWP (IPCC AR6): 1. Methane - 28 2. Nitrous Oxide - 298 3. HFC-134a - 1,430 4. Carbon Dioxide - 1 How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q5medium

Why does methane have a higher Global Warming Potential over 20 years compared to 100 years?