Global Warming

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Which 2 greenhouse gases contribute the MOST to global warming of Earth? Options: N₂O and H₂O, O₃ and H₂O, CO₂ and CH₄

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CO₂ and CH₄

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The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

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burning fossil fuels

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The greenhouse gas having the greatest role in human-caused global warming is: methane, carbon dioxide, CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), ozone

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carbon dioxide

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Why is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?

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It causes climate change and increase in the global temperature.

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The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as ________________.

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Global Warming

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How can global warming cause sea levels to rise? Choose the best answer: by causing it to rain more often, by melting glaciers and ice caps, by increasing the number of undersea volcanic eruptions, by creating bigger and more powerful hurricanes

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by melting glaciers and ice caps

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Why does cutting down trees increase global warming?

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trees soak up carbon dioxide

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What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?

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Temperature goes up

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Global warming and the greenhouse effect are exactly the same.

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False

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Burning fossil fuels is one of the main causes for global warming. True or False?

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True