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Which of the following is the largest contributor to 'Global Warming Potential' after Carbon Dioxide in the current atmosphere?
AMethane
BWater Vapor
CAerosols
DNitrogen
✓ Correct Answer: A — Methane
While water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas, methane is the second largest human-caused contributor to global warming.
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