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What is the main reason for the extra warming of the Earth's surface?
What is the main reason for the extra warming of the Earth's surface?
- The increase in the earth's distance from the sun
- The presence of greenhouse gases (correct)
- The decrease in the average surface temperature
- Reflection of the sun's radiation by the atmosphere
Which gases are mentioned as being transparent to solar and earth radiation?
Which gases are mentioned as being transparent to solar and earth radiation?
- CO2 and N2
- CO2 and CH4
- H2O and CO2
- N2, O2, and Ar (correct)
What is the percentage increase in CO2 concentration in the atmosphere from 1750 to the present?
What is the percentage increase in CO2 concentration in the atmosphere from 1750 to the present?
- 37%
- 60%
- 58% (correct)
- 27%
Which process converts H2O and CO2 into O2 and organics?
Which process converts H2O and CO2 into O2 and organics?
What range of temperature rise is predicted over the next 100 years due to the increased CO2 greenhouse effect?
What range of temperature rise is predicted over the next 100 years due to the increased CO2 greenhouse effect?
Why do only certain gases contribute to the greenhouse effect?
Why do only certain gases contribute to the greenhouse effect?
What is the average surface temperature of the earth mentioned in the text?
What is the average surface temperature of the earth mentioned in the text?
What is the percentage of the sun's radiation that reflects off our atmosphere?
What is the percentage of the sun's radiation that reflects off our atmosphere?
Which gases are mentioned as the main greenhouse gases in the text?
Which gases are mentioned as the main greenhouse gases in the text?
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