Question

How can be determined carbon dioxide equivalents?

(a) By multiplying the quantity of the gas by its global warming potential

(b) By multiplying the quantity of the gas by its pressure

(c) By multiplying the quantity of the water by its global warming potential

(d) By multiplying the quantity of the gas by its global cooling potential

This question was addressed to me in examination.

Origin of the question is Kyoto Protocol and Montreal Protocol topic in section Social Issues and the Environment of Energy Management

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) By multiplying the quantity of the gas by its global warming potential

Explanation: Based on the carbon dioxide equivalents the Kyoto Protocol set emission reduction targets. The carbon dioxide equivalent of a gas is determined by multiplying the quantity of the gas by its global warming potential.