10 Questions
What percentage of greenhouse gas emissions comes from the mining and metallurgical industry?
5%
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to prevent global warming?
Reducing international freight transport
What causes the constellations to shift gradually to the west over the course of a year?
Earth's orbit around the Sun
What is a key difference between the constellations visible in the northern and southern hemispheres?
Stargazers in different hemispheres can see different constellations
Which of the following is NOT a local name for a constellation used by the Matigsalug Manobo people?
Orion
What is the main cause of the increase in average global temperatures?
Fossil fuels
How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?
They absorb infrared radiation and increase the Earth's temperature
Which of the following is a direct consequence of global warming?
Modifications in weather patterns and ecosystems
How do landfills and incineration contribute to global warming?
They release greenhouse and toxic gases like methane
Which human activity is responsible for producing methane emissions that contribute to global warming?
Waste disposal in landfills
Test your knowledge about the greenhouse effect, a natural phenomenon where solar radiation warms the Earth and greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere. Learn about the impact of greenhouse gases on the Earth's temperature.
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