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What is the GWP (Global Warming Potential) of Methane compared to Carbon Dioxide over a 100-year period?
ASame as CO2
BAbout 25-28 times higher
C100 times lower
D10 times higher
✓ Correct Answer: B — About 25-28 times higher
Methane is much more effective at trapping heat than CO2, with a GWP of approximately 25-28 times that of CO2 over a century.
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