Climate Change Causes
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What is the primary greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels?

  • Methane
  • Carbon dioxide (correct)
  • Oxygen
  • Nitrous oxide

What is the role of trees in regulating the climate?

  • Releasing methane into the atmosphere
  • Absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere (correct)
  • Producing nitrous oxide emissions
  • Absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere

What is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in intensive farming?

  • Livestock digestion (correct)
  • Crops and soil
  • Fertilizers
  • Plant protection products

What is a consequence of waste disposal methods like landfills and incineration?

<p>Emits greenhouse and toxic gases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to the mining and metallurgical industry?

<p>5% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major driver of climate change, aside from the five mentioned causes?

<p>Overconsumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the massive use of fossil fuels contributes to climate change?

<p>They produce carbon dioxide, a key greenhouse gas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the carbon stored in trees when they are cut down?

<p>It is released into the atmosphere. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in intensive farming?

<p>The production of methane by livestock. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of waste disposal methods like landfills and incineration?

<p>They release methane and other toxic gases. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major driver of climate change, aside from the use of fossil fuels?

<p>Deforestation and land degradation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions attributed to the mining and metallurgical industry?

<p>5% of all greenhouse gas emissions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the massive use of fossil fuels leading to climate change?

<p>The production of carbon dioxide. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of trees in the regulation of the climate?

<p>They absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant contributor to climate change in the context of intensive farming?

<p>The digestion of livestock. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main driver of climate change, aside from the use of fossil fuels?

<p>Deforestation and land degradation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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