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What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?
- Carbon monoxide
- Methane
- Carbon dioxide (correct)
- Nitrous oxide
Which process contributes to the acidification of oceans as a result of increased carbon dioxide levels?
Which process contributes to the acidification of oceans as a result of increased carbon dioxide levels?
- Transpiration
- Dissolution (correct)
- Sublimation
- Photosynthesis
What is a major consequence of the melting of polar ice caps due to climate change?
What is a major consequence of the melting of polar ice caps due to climate change?
- Disruption of ocean currents (correct)
- Reduction of extreme weather events
- Increase in biodiversity
- Decrease in sea levels
Which feedback mechanism accelerates climate change by releasing additional greenhouse gases stored in permafrost?
Which feedback mechanism accelerates climate change by releasing additional greenhouse gases stored in permafrost?
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What is a potential consequence of the disruption of monsoon patterns caused by climate change?
What is a potential consequence of the disruption of monsoon patterns caused by climate change?
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