The contribution of greenhouse gases to global warming is determined by their concentration in the atmosphere and their Global Warming Potential (GWP). CO₂ is the dominant greenhouse gas contributor.
The relative contributions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), nitrous oxide (N₂O), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and methane (CH₄) towards global warming are
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Composition, Sources, and Radiative Forcing of Major Greenhouse Gases (GHGs))
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Answer: C. CO₂ > CH₄ > N₂O > CFCs
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