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What is the consequence of people being exposed to polluted air for too long?
What is the consequence of people being exposed to polluted air for too long?
- Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
- Increased risk of neurological disorders
- Increased risk of severe respiratory diseases (correct)
- Increased risk of skin diseases
What is the result of the release of greenhouse gases from manufacturing activities?
What is the result of the release of greenhouse gases from manufacturing activities?
- Reduced climate disasters
- Eliminated climate disasters
- Unchanged climate disasters
- Exacerbated climate disasters (correct)
What is the consequence of the melting of polar ice caps?
What is the consequence of the melting of polar ice caps?
- Increased sea levels (correct)
- Unchanged sea levels
- Fluctuating sea levels
- Decreased sea levels
What is the proposed remedy to mitigate climate change?
What is the proposed remedy to mitigate climate change?
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What is the primary reason for the need to mitigate climate change?
What is the primary reason for the need to mitigate climate change?
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What is the significance of finite sources of energy in the economy?
What is the significance of finite sources of energy in the economy?
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Study Notes
Disadvantages of Greenhouse Emissions
- Burning fossil fuels for energy releases significant amounts of greenhouse gases, harming human health and the environment.
- Prolonged exposure to polluted air increases the risk of severe respiratory diseases.
Impact on Environment
- Greenhouse gases exacerbate climate disasters, leading to extreme weather conditions like tropical storms, flash floods, heat waves, and droughts.
- Rising global temperatures cause polar ice caps to melt, resulting in sea-level rise and increased flooding in coastal cities.
- This, in turn, poses threats to both life and property, highlighting the urgent need for concerted efforts to mitigate climate change.
Transition to Renewable Energy
- Finite energy sources dominate economies, but utilizing renewable energy can foster economic development and align with environmental conservation policies.
- Transitioning away from fossil fuels is a challenging process, requiring international collaboration, public awareness, and government adoption of environmentally-friendly practices.
- Diminishing reliance on exhaustible fuel sources is crucial for a sustainable future and the well-being of future generations.
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Learn about the negative effects of greenhouse emissions on human health and the environment, including air pollution and respiratory diseases.
