The Relative Contribution of Common Gases in the Atmosphere Increase

question 61

Multiple Choice

The relative contribution of common gases in the atmosphere increase as a percentage of the greenhouse effect in which of the following going from lowest to highest percentage?

• A) carbon dioxide; methane; CFC-11; CFC-12
• B) CFC-12; CFC-11; methane; carbon dioxide
• C) CFC-11; CFC-12; carbon dioxide; methane
• D) methane; carbon dioxide; CFC-11; CFC-12
• E) methane; CFC-11; CFC-12; carbon dioxide

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Definitions:

Accrual Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is exchanged, as opposed to when they are incurred.

Permanent Account

An account that is not closed at the end of the accounting period and its balances are carried forward into the next period.

Temporary Account

An account used in accounting that is closed at the end of each accounting period, transferring its balance to a permanent account.