Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic sector (based on global
emissions from 2010)
Economic Industry Transportation Buildings Agriculture.
Electricity
Other
Sector
Forestry,
and Other
and Heat
Production
Energy
Production
Land Use
Percentage
21%
14%
6%
24%
25%
10%
of global
greenhouse
emissions
Source: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/wg3/
Greenhouse gas emissions can be analyzed by the economic activities that
produce them. In 2014, The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) completed its fifth report, which included a
breakdown of global emissions by economic sector, using global emissions
data from 2010. Based on the data, the authors claim that electricity and
heat production, which entails the burning of coal, natural gas, and oil, is
the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Which choice best describes data from the table that supports the
researchers' claim?
Choose 1 answer:
In 2010, electricity and heat production was responsible for 25%
of global greenhouse gas emissions, the most of any sector.
In 2010, industry was responsible for just over 20% of global
greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2010, transportation generated significantly more greenhouse
gas emissions than buildings did.
In 2010, the production of energy other than electricity and heat
generated around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.