Greenhouse gases have varying residence times in the atmosphere. Among the options provided, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have the longest average residence times, typically ranging from decades to several centuries.
Which greenhouse gas has maximum average residence time in the atmosphere?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2024 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Composition, Sources, and Radiative Forcing of Major Greenhouse Gases (GHGs))
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