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What is the primary factor contributing to the highest concentration of greenhouse gases?
What is the primary factor contributing to the highest concentration of greenhouse gases?
- Deforestation for agriculture
- Melting ice caps
- Industrial waste discharge
- Burning fossil fuels (correct)
What has triggered a sharp increase in global carbon dioxide emissions since the industrial revolution?
What has triggered a sharp increase in global carbon dioxide emissions since the industrial revolution?
- Economic activity (correct)
- Use of renewable energy sources
- Regulation of industrial emissions
- Reduced deforestation
Which statement best describes the impact of global temperature rise on marine ecosystems?
Which statement best describes the impact of global temperature rise on marine ecosystems?
- The heat permeates deeper waters, harming marine ecosystems. (correct)
- The rise in temperature has no effect on marine ecosystems.
- Deeper waters are unaffected by the heat.
- Marine ecosystems benefit from the rising temperatures.
What is the primary cause of sea level rise according to the text?
What is the primary cause of sea level rise according to the text?
What do satellite observations indicate about sea height according to the text?
What do satellite observations indicate about sea height according to the text?