What is the primary cause of the extreme weather events mentioned in the video?

• Natural climate cycles

• Increased greenhouse gas concentrations

• Solar flares

• Volcanic eruptions

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Why is the greenhouse effect important for life on Earth?

• It blocks harmful UV radiation

• It keeps the Earth warm enough for organisms to survive

• It provides oxygen for breathing

• It creates rain and snow

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What happens when there is too much greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?

• The Earth becomes too warm

• The Earth’s rotation slows down

• The Earth’s magnetic field weakens

• The Earth becomes too cold

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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of rising global temperatures?

• Decreased sea levels

• Stronger storms

• Colder winters

• Hotter summers

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What is the most abundant greenhouse gas?

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

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Which greenhouse gas is primarily released from livestock and landfills?

• Nitrous oxide

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Ozone

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How much has atmospheric methane increased since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

• 100%

• 151%

• 50%

• 200%

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Which greenhouse gas has a warming impact over 300 times that of carbon dioxide?

• Water vapor

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Ozone

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What is the main source of fluorinated gases?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Livestock

• Aerosols and coolants

• Agriculture

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What is the most important step we can take to reduce the effects of global warming?

• Build more factories

• Increase the use of aerosols

• Reduce the emission of greenhouse gases

• Plant more trees

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