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Global warming potential is compared with which gas as a reference (value = 1)?
AMethane
BCarbon dioxide
CCFC
DNitrous oxide
✓ Correct Answer: B — Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is the reference gas against which the warming potential of other gases is measured.
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