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Global warming potential (GWP) of methane is approximately _____ times that of CO<sub>2</sub> over 100 years:

Answer: 28-36 times.

  • A 2 times
  • B 12 times
  • C 28-36 times
  • D 100 times

Correct answer: C. 28-36 times

Explanation: Methane GWP = ~28-34x CO<sub>2</sub> over 100 years (IPCC AR5). Over 20 years, GWP is ~84x. Methane is far more potent but shorter-lived (~12 years) than CO<sub>2</sub> (~hundreds of years).

Energy Pyramid (10% Law)Carnivore~10 unitsHerbivore~100 unitsProducer~1000 unitsOnly about 10% of energy passes to the next trophic levelFood chain: Grass to Deer to Tiger

Energy pyramid showing a simple food chain (producer to herbivore to carnivore) with energy decreasing roughly tenfold at each trophic level.

Concept context

Ecosystems, food chains, energy flow, nutrient cycles, biodiversity, and conservation.

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