Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Which of the following is the primary source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions globally?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Electricity generation, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, is the largest source of CO2 emissions worldwide.

Which sector is responsible for the majority of methane (CH4) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agriculture, particularly livestock production and rice cultivation, is the dominant source of methane emissions.

What is the main source of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agriculture, specifically the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers and manure management, is the primary source of nitrous oxide emissions.

Which of the following is a significant source of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Refrigeration and air conditioning systems are major contributors to HFC emissions.

What is the primary source of perfluorocarbons (PFCs)?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial processes, such as aluminum production and semiconductor manufacturing, are the main sources of PFC emissions.

Which sector is responsible for the majority of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial processes, particularly electrical equipment manufacturing and magnesium production, are the primary sources of SF6 emissions.

What is the primary source of black carbon (BC) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Residential Heating


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Residential heating, particularly the use of solid fuels like coal and wood, is the main source of black carbon emissions.

Which sector is responsible for the majority of organic carbon (OC) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Residential Heating


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Residential heating, particularly the use of solid fuels like coal and wood, is the main source of organic carbon emissions.

What is the primary source of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation, primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels in vehicles, is the main source of carbon monoxide emissions.

Which sector is responsible for the majority of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation, primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels in vehicles, is the main source of nitrogen oxides emissions.

What is the primary source of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation, primarily from the evaporation of gasoline and diesel fuel, is the main source of volatile organic compounds emissions.

Which sector is responsible for the majority of particulate matter (PM) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial processes, particularly those involving combustion and the handling of solid materials, are the main sources of particulate matter emissions.

What is the primary source of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Electricity generation, primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels, is the main source of sulfur dioxide emissions.

Which sector is responsible for the majority of ammonia (NH3) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agriculture, particularly livestock production and the application of nitrogen-based fertilizers, is the main source of ammonia emissions.

What is the primary source of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Agriculture

  3. Electricity Generation

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial processes, particularly those involving the refining of petroleum and the production of pulp and paper, are the main sources of hydrogen sulfide emissions.

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