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What is the primary greenhouse gas mentioned in the text?
What is the primary greenhouse gas mentioned in the text?
- Water vapor
- Nitrous oxide
- Methane
- Carbon dioxide (correct)
In the context of the text, what is a carbon footprint?
In the context of the text, what is a carbon footprint?
- The physical impression left by carbon dioxide emissions
- The amount of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases released due to fossil fuel consumption (correct)
- The mark left by carbon particles on surfaces
- A measure of how much carbon an individual eats
What is the role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
What is the role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
- To create a barrier preventing solar energy from reaching Earth
- To reflect sunlight away from Earth
- To increase the exposure of Earth to harmful UV rays
- To absorb excess heat and maintain Earth's temperature (correct)
How do high levels of greenhouse gases impact Earth?
How do high levels of greenhouse gases impact Earth?
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What is the Carbon Cycle described in the text?
What is the Carbon Cycle described in the text?
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Why are water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone considered greenhouse gases?
Why are water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone considered greenhouse gases?
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What does climate change refer to based on the information provided?
What does climate change refer to based on the information provided?
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