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What has been the temperature rise in the last century?
What has been the temperature rise in the last century?
- 2 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit
- 0.5 to 0.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- 0.8 to 1.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- 1.2 to 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit (correct)
What human activities have released large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?
What human activities have released large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?
- Agricultural practices and waste management
- Burning fossil fuels and industrial activities (correct)
- Mining and construction activities
- Deforestation and urbanization
Which evidence of global warming is mentioned in the text?
Which evidence of global warming is mentioned in the text?
- Declining Arctic sea ice (correct)
- Decreasing levels of air pollution
- Reduced deforestation rates
- Increasing crop yields
What are the possible consequences of rising temperatures mentioned in the text?
What are the possible consequences of rising temperatures mentioned in the text?
How can consumers help reduce greenhouse gas emissions according to the text?
How can consumers help reduce greenhouse gas emissions according to the text?
Which Eurovision winner is known for a powerful performance of the song 'L'Essenziale'?
Which Eurovision winner is known for a powerful performance of the song 'L'Essenziale'?
How many times has Johnny Logan won the Eurovision contest?
How many times has Johnny Logan won the Eurovision contest?
Which song did Dana perform to win the Eurovision contest in 1970?
Which song did Dana perform to win the Eurovision contest in 1970?
What country did Netta Barzilai represent when she won the Eurovision contest in 2018?
What country did Netta Barzilai represent when she won the Eurovision contest in 2018?
Which contestant's win is mentioned as helping to shape the early years of the Eurovision contest?
Which contestant's win is mentioned as helping to shape the early years of the Eurovision contest?
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Study Notes
- Earth's climate has fluctuated for 2.5 million years between ice ages and warmer periods
- In the last century, temperature rise has been unprecedented, around 1.2 to 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Human activities, especially burning fossil fuels since the industrial revolution, have released large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
- Greenhouse gases trap heat near the Earth and intensify the natural greenhouse effect
- Recent evidence of global warming includes record-breaking warm years, declining Arctic sea ice, and rising greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere
- Temperatures are predicted to increase by two to 10 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century
- Possible consequences of rising temperatures include flooding, ice melting, extreme weather events, and species extinction
- Consumers can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by saving energy at home, using energy-efficient bulbs, and driving less frequently.
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