Which greenhouse gas, primarily released through agricultural activities, cattle rearing, and decomposing organic waste, has a significantly higher heat-trapping capability than carbon dioxide?

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A Nitrogen gas
B Methane (CH₄)
C Argon
D Carbon monoxide

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Answer: B. Methane (CH₄)

Answer: B) Methane (CH₄)
Explanation: While Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) is more abundant, methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas that traps over 25 times more heat in our atmosphere over a 100-year period, making its management a critical target for global climate action.

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Which greenhouse gas, primarily released through agricultural activities, cattle rearing, and decomposing organic waste, has a significantly higher heat-trapping capability than carbon dioxide?

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