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The GWP depends on which of the following factors?

(a) Absorption capability of IR radiations

(b) Atmospheric life-time

(c) Range of IR wavelengths it can absorb

(d) All of the mentioned

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Enquiry is from Greenhouse Gases in section Atmosphere & Greenhouse Gases of Environmental Engineering

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Right answer is (d) All of the mentioned

Easy explanation: The global warming potential of a given gas depends on its absorption capability over range of IR wavelengths and how long it stays in the atmosphere.

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