Select the FALSE statement. Carbon dioxide is a more powerful absorber of heat e

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Select the FALSE statement.

Carbon dioxide is a more powerful absorber of heat energy than methane.

Average global temperature has increased 0.6°C (1°F) in the last century.

Water vapor is much more adept at retaining heat and there is a much higher percentage concentration of water vapor in our atmosphere than carbon dioxide.

Many scientists believe that anthropogenic (as caused by human activities) climate change is the most important environmental issue of our time.

All of the above are FALSE statements.

Carbon dioxide is a more powerful absorber of heat energy than methane.

Average global temperature has increased 0.6°C (1°F) in the last century.

Water vapor is much more adept at retaining heat and there is a much higher percentage concentration of water vapor in our atmosphere than carbon dioxide.

Many scientists believe that anthropogenic (as caused by human activities) climate change is the most important environmental issue of our time.

All of the above are FALSE statements.

Explanation / Answer

Carbon dioxide is a more powerful absorber of heat energy than methane. is the false statement

methane is more powerful absorber of heat than carbon dioxide. it absorbs 20% more heat than co2. but methane is present in very less amounts in our atmosphere.

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