Question

“Potential,” in the context of greenhouse gases, refers to the
Group of answer choices

capacity of a molecule to contribute to atmospheric warming.

effectiveness of a molecule in preventing global warming.

fact that carbon dioxide is the most potent greenhouse gas.

process whereby energy travels back to the surface after being warmed by atmospheric gases.

fact that all gases in the atmosphere have the potential to cause warming.

Answer 1

In the context of greenhouse gases, “potential” refers to the **capacity of a molecule to contribute to atmospheric warming.** This typically relates to measurements like Global Warming Potential (GWP), which quantifies how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere over a specific time period compared to CO2.