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Why does warm air hold more moisture than cold air?
Why does warm air hold more moisture than cold air?
- Warm air is less dense than cold air. (correct)
- Cold air is less dense than warm air.
- Warm air is more dense than cold air.
- Cold air has more room for water vapor than warm air.
Which factor contributes the most to global warming?
Which factor contributes the most to global warming?
- Industrialization
- Burning fossil fuels (correct)
- Rising sea levels
- Deforestation
What is the primary cause of rising sea levels?
What is the primary cause of rising sea levels?
- Depletion of the ozone layer
- Increased volcanic activity
- Melting glaciers and ice caps (correct)
- Deforestation
Which greenhouse gas is primarily produced by human activities?
Which greenhouse gas is primarily produced by human activities?
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How does deforestation impact climate change?
How does deforestation impact climate change?
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What phenomenon causes areas in the path of winds from large bodies of water to receive more precipitation?
What phenomenon causes areas in the path of winds from large bodies of water to receive more precipitation?
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On which side of a mountain range would you expect to find a cold and wet climate?
On which side of a mountain range would you expect to find a cold and wet climate?
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What happens to prevailing winds by the time they reach the top of a mountain?
What happens to prevailing winds by the time they reach the top of a mountain?
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What is the primary reason for the Earth's temperature increase known as global warming?
What is the primary reason for the Earth's temperature increase known as global warming?
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How does increasing altitude affect climate?
How does increasing altitude affect climate?
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