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Climatologists study:

• weather patterns

• ocean currents

• animal behavior

• plant growth

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Which of the following gases are considered greenhouse gases?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

What are some human activities that contribute to the liberation of greenhouse gases?

• Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, urbanization

• Recycling materials
• Using renewable energy sources
• Planting more trees

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What is the natural effect where the gases like carbon dioxide and water vapor trap the energy of the sun preventing it from going to space?

• Ozone layer effect
• Solar radiation effect
• Atmospheric pressure effect
• Greenhouse effect

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What is climate?

• Climate is the study of animal behavior in different seasons.
• Climate refers to the current weather conditions.
• Climate is the daily temperature in a region.
• Climate is the long-term average of weather in a specific region.

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