Which of the following greenhouse gases is the most efficient at trapping heat (i.e., has the highest global warming potential-GWP)?
A. nitrous oxide (N2O)
B. carbon dioxide (CO2)
C. chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's)
D. ozone (O3)
E. methane (CH4)
Answer: C
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