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Which term describes the ongoing increase in global average temperature and its effects on Earth's climate system?
Which term describes the ongoing increase in global average temperature and its effects on Earth's climate system?
- Permafrost melting
- Climate change
- Global warming (correct)
- Greenhouse effect
What primarily causes the current rise in global average temperature?
What primarily causes the current rise in global average temperature?
- Industrial practices
- Natural climate patterns
- Burning fossil fuels (correct)
- Deforestation
Which gases are notably increased by fossil fuel use, deforestation, and some agricultural and industrial practices?
Which gases are notably increased by fossil fuel use, deforestation, and some agricultural and industrial practices?
- Ozone and sulfur dioxide
- Hydrogen and helium
- Nitrogen and oxygen
- Carbon dioxide and methane (correct)
What do greenhouse gases do in relation to the Earth's heat?
What do greenhouse gases do in relation to the Earth's heat?
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What impacts on the environment are caused by climate change?
What impacts on the environment are caused by climate change?
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