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Fertilizers and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Which of the following greenhouse gases is primarily emitted from the application of nitrogen-based fertilizers?
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Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
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Nitrous oxide (N2O) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted from the application of nitrogen-based fertilizers. It is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 298 times greater than carbon dioxide (CO2).