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What is the main process that adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
What is the main process that adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
- Combustion (correct)
- Methane production
- Respiration
- Photosynthesis
Which gas, in addition to carbon dioxide, also warms the planet?
Which gas, in addition to carbon dioxide, also warms the planet?
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
- Water vapor
- Methane (correct)
What percentage of human-produced methane emissions comes from raising grass-eating animals?
What percentage of human-produced methane emissions comes from raising grass-eating animals?
- 10%
- 35% (correct)
- 25%
- 50%
What term is used to describe carbon dioxide and methane?
What term is used to describe carbon dioxide and methane?
What is the main purpose of the text?
What is the main purpose of the text?
What is the main source of methane emissions from human activities?
What is the main source of methane emissions from human activities?
What is the main way that solar power plants generate electricity?
What is the main way that solar power plants generate electricity?
How do solar power plants help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
How do solar power plants help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
What is one drawback to using solar power?
What is one drawback to using solar power?
What are some other possible solutions to climate change mentioned in the text?
What are some other possible solutions to climate change mentioned in the text?
What is the main idea of this text?
What is the main idea of this text?
What is the distance between the Earth and the sun?
What is the distance between the Earth and the sun?
What is one way humans can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
What is one way humans can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
How do solar panels contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions?
How do solar panels contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions?
Why do electric cars still contribute to carbon dioxide emissions?
Why do electric cars still contribute to carbon dioxide emissions?
What is a key advantage of using solar power plants for electricity generation?
What is a key advantage of using solar power plants for electricity generation?
Why is it important for people to reduce their driving habits?
Why is it important for people to reduce their driving habits?
Which of the following is a way for people to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions from transportation?
Which of the following is a way for people to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions from transportation?
What is one potential benefit of riding bikes instead of driving cars, as mentioned in the text?
What is one potential benefit of riding bikes instead of driving cars, as mentioned in the text?
According to the passage, why do public transit vehicles like buses and trains help reduce carbon dioxide emissions compared to individual cars?
According to the passage, why do public transit vehicles like buses and trains help reduce carbon dioxide emissions compared to individual cars?
Which mode of transportation is specifically mentioned in the text as helping people get around without driving cars?
Which mode of transportation is specifically mentioned in the text as helping people get around without driving cars?
According to the passage, what are some scientists trying to achieve to reduce the methane produced by cows?
According to the passage, what are some scientists trying to achieve to reduce the methane produced by cows?
What is one approach mentioned in the text for reducing the methane produced by cows?
What is one approach mentioned in the text for reducing the methane produced by cows?
Which of the following gases do cows produce that contributes to climate change?
Which of the following gases do cows produce that contributes to climate change?
How does the methane gas leave a cow's body?
How does the methane gas leave a cow's body?
What is one method mentioned in the text for reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
What is one method mentioned in the text for reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
What is a natural process that can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
What is a natural process that can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
What is one potential issue with capturing and storing carbon dioxide underground, as mentioned in the text?
What is one potential issue with capturing and storing carbon dioxide underground, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Which of the following is a way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
