Earth's Resources and Human Impact

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Are human activities increasing the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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True

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What is an effect of global warming?

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melting glaciers and rising sea levels

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One cause of rising global temperatures is increasing levels of _________________________.

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greenhouse gases

Front

The most abundant greenhouse gas is _______________.

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carbon dioxide

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What helps keep our Earth's surface warm?

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greenhouse effect

Front

Melting glaciers are causing ___________________ to rise around the world.

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sea levels

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Gases and pollution leading to a slow increase of the temperature of Earth's atmosphere.

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Global Warming

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These gases trap and hold energy of the sun in the atmosphere around the Earth and heat it.

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Greenhouse Gases

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What is an indicator that the overall climate of the Earth is getting warmer?

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Ice caps melting 

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What is a reasonable change from increased fossil fuel burning?

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There would be a global rise in temperatures