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What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?
What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?
- Excessive use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture
- Release of excess carbon dioxide into the atmosphere (correct)
- Emissions of sulfur dioxide from volcanic activity
- Increased freshwater input from melting glaciers
Which greenhouse gas is mainly associated with livestock farming?
Which greenhouse gas is mainly associated with livestock farming?
- Methane (CH4) (correct)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Ozone (O3)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O)
What is the major impact of global warming on sea levels?
What is the major impact of global warming on sea levels?
- Decreased salinity due to excessive rainfall
- Decreased evaporation from the oceans
- Expansion of water due to increased temperature (correct)
- Rising tides caused by lunar gravitational pull
Which component of the Earth's climate system includes all living organisms?
Which component of the Earth's climate system includes all living organisms?
How do climate models contribute to predicting climate change?
How do climate models contribute to predicting climate change?
What is the primary objective of the Paris Agreement?
What is the primary objective of the Paris Agreement?