Greenhouse Gas and Global Warming Effects Quiz
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What is the main role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere according to the text?

  • Causing droughts in coastal areas
  • Trapping heat radiated from the earth (correct)
  • Increasing oxygen levels
  • Creating a cooling effect
  • What term is used to describe the situation when an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide leads to a rise in earth's temperature?

  • Heatwave effect
  • Global cooling
  • Global warming (correct)
  • Greenhouse gas effect
  • How does global warming contribute to rising sea levels according to the text?

  • By decreasing the amount of rainfall
  • By causing volcanic eruptions
  • By reducing the salinity of oceans
  • By melting snow in coldest parts of the world (correct)
  • What is the potential consequence of drastic climate changes in a specific area as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Extinction of some plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is carbon dioxide referred to as a greenhouse gas in the text?

    <p>Because it traps heat radiated from the earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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