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The largest source of anthropogenic greenhouse gases in the United States is ________, followed by ________.
A. electricity generation; agriculture
B. agriculture; transportation
C. electricity generation; industry
D. agriculture; electricity generation
E. electricity generation; transportation
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The two largest sources of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions in the United States are electricity generation and transportation, accounting for approximately 25% and 28% of total emissions, respectively. This is due to the fact that the majority of electricity in the United States is generated from fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas, and the vast majority of vehicles run on gasoline and diesel.
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