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Global warming potential (GWP) of methane is approximately _____ times that of CO2 over 100 years:

  • A 2 times
  • B 12 times
  • C 28-36 times
  • D 100 times

Correct answer: C. 28-36 times

Explanation: Methane GWP = ~28-34x CO2 over 100 years (IPCC AR5). Over 20 years, GWP is ~84x. Methane is far more potent but shorter-lived (~12 years) than CO2 (~hundreds of years).

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Ecosystems, food chains, energy flow, nutrient cycles, biodiversity, and conservation.

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