On what is the global warming potential of greenhouse gases based? a. How it interacts with ozone in the atmosphere b. How harmful it is to humans and the natural environment c. Its atmospheric lifetime and ability to absorb and scatter

The global warming potential (GWP) of greenhouse gases is based on: **c. Its atmospheric lifetime and ability to absorb and scatter energy.** GWP measures how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere over a specific time period (usually 100 years) compared to carbon dioxide (CO2). It takes into account the gas's ability to absorb infrared radiation and its atmospheric lifetime.