The Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas N₂O Generates ________ the Warming

Question

The highly potent greenhouse gas N₂O generates ________ the warming effect of CO₂.
A) 50X
B) 100X
C) 150X
D) 200X
E) 500X

Accepted Answer

N₂O (nitrous oxide) generates approximately 300 times the warming effect of CO₂ over a 100-year period, but when considering its global warming potential over 20 years, it is about 265 times that of CO₂. The choice provided closest to these values is 200 times, making it the most accurate answer given the options.