Which of the following is the most abundant long- lived greenhouse gas in our atmosphere?
A)Methane
B)Carbon dioxide
C)Nitrous oxide
D)Water vapor

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Carbon dioxide is the most abundant long-lived greenhouse gas in the atmosphere and it contributes to about 75% of the total radiative forcing caused by all long-lived greenhouse gases. Methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor are also greenhouse gases but they are either less abundant or have shorter lifetimes in the atmosphere.

Which of the Following Is the Most Abundant Long- Lived