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?

Emits greenhouse and toxic gases Signup and view all the answers

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

5% Signup and view all the answers

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

Overconsumption Signup and view all the answers

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

They produce carbon dioxide, a key greenhouse gas. Signup and view all the answers

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

It is released into the atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

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

The production of methane by livestock. Signup and view all the answers

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

They release methane and other toxic gases. Signup and view all the answers

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

Deforestation and land degradation. Signup and view all the answers

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

5% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Signup and view all the answers

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

The production of carbon dioxide. Signup and view all the answers

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

They absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

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

The digestion of livestock. Signup and view all the answers

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

Deforestation and land degradation. Signup and view all the answers

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

What is the role of trees in regulating the climate?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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