The Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) is a worldwide programme established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to monitor atmospheric composition. GAW has various types of stations (global, regional, contributing) collecting data on greenhouse gases, ozone, aerosols, etc. While current WMO GAW lists show stations in all the countries mentioned, the question likely refers to a specific set of stations or status at the time it was framed.
Which of the following countries docs not have a global atmosphere watch station to collect data on world temperatures ?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2012 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Evidence and Indicators of Climate Change (e.g., global warming, sea-level rise, glacier melt))
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