Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

_______ is called the proportion of a emission remaining in the atmosphere after a specified time.

  1. Atmospheric life time

  2. Airborne fraction

  3. GWP

  4. Both 1 & 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Airborne fraction is defined as the proportion of emitted CO2 remaining in the atmosphere after a specified time period, typically expressed as a percentage. Atmospheric lifetime refers to how long an individual molecule persists, while GWP (Global Warming Potential) measures warming relative to CO2 over a specific timeframe.

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