10 Questions
Which process is believed to be driving the rise in temperatures on Earth?
Global warming
What is the greenhouse effect?
The process of trapping heat near the Earth's surface
Which year was reported as the warmest year in measured history?
1998
What evidence supports the existence of global warming?
Increased carbon dioxide levels
What could be a consequence of rising temperatures on the planet?
Rising sea levels
What are some ways that consumers can help reduce the impact of global warming?
Using compact fluorescent light bulbs
What is the predicted increase in temperatures by the end of the century?
2 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the main source of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere?
Burning of fossil fuels
What is the role of the Sun in the greenhouse effect?
Radiating energy to the Earth
What is the process by which heat is trapped near the Earth's surface called?
Greenhouse effect
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