Global Warming Basics
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What is the primary cause of global warming?

  • Deforestation
  • Industrial processes
  • Burning of fossil fuels (correct)
  • Agricultural activities

How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

  • By reflecting sunlight back into space
  • By absorbing heat and trapping it in the atmosphere (correct)
  • By reducing the amount of solar radiation reaching Earth
  • By cooling the Earth's atmosphere

What is a consequence of melting ice caps and glaciers due to global warming?

  • Decrease in ocean acidity
  • Improvement in marine ecosystems
  • Increase in coastal flooding (correct)
  • Decrease in sea levels

How does global warming affect precipitation patterns?

<p>It causes more intense and frequent storms in some regions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which marine ecosystems are particularly harmed by ocean acidification resulting from global warming?

<p>Coral reefs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can global warming impact biodiversity?

<p>It disrupts ecosystems and affects biodiversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to control global warming according to the text?

<p>Transitioning to cleaner and renewable energy sources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions can help absorb CO2 from the atmosphere?

<p>Planting trees and preserving existing forests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do technologies related to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) aim to do?

<p>Capture and store CO2 emissions from industrial processes and power plants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can individuals contribute to combating climate change according to the text?

<p>Adopting sustainable lifestyles and reducing energy consumption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of international cooperation in combating climate change mentioned in the text?

<p>Global efforts and agreements like the Paris Agreement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential impact of extreme weather events according to the text?

<p>Increased frequency and intensity of disasters like hurricanes and wildfires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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