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What is the main role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
What is the potential consequence of drastic climate changes in a specific area as mentioned in the text?
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Why is carbon dioxide referred to as a greenhouse gas in the text?
Why is carbon dioxide referred to as a greenhouse gas in the text?
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