Human Impact on the environment ( Air pollution)

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The 3 main greenhouse gases are:

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CO₂, water vapour and methane

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Increase in which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming? Options: Carbon dioxide, Water vapor, Methane, Nitric oxides

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Carbon dioxide

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Less rainfall in an area and higher temperatures could lead to:

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desertification

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What are some reasons deforestation occurs?

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clearing land for agriculture, beef farming, and mining

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Why is coal considered a nonrenewable resource?

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Once coal is used up, it can never be replaced.

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Fossil fuels are an important natural resource used by society. Which of the following best describes fossil fuels?

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They are organic fuels derived from ancient plants and animals.

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Methane is released into the atmosphere through all of the following ways except: Rice farming, cow flatulence, photosynthesis, coal mining

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photosynthesis

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Wind is a __________ energy resource.

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Renewable

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What is a common cause of air pollution?

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Burning fossil fuels

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Which of the following does NOT contribute to air pollution? Burning fossil fuels, CFCs, Vehicle exhaust, Oxygen

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Oxygen