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Greenhouse Gas Sources and Reduction Measures

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What is a consequence of acidic oceans on coral growth?

No effect on coral growth

Corals adapt to acidity

Increased coral growth rate

Inhibited coral growth (correct)

Which characteristic is common to Asian carp and Zebra mussels?

Native to their ecosystem

Slow growth rate

Rapid reproduction (correct)

Beneficial to their ecosystem

What is a primary cause of biodiversity loss?

Climate change

Habitat destruction (correct)

Invasive species

All of the above

What is a consequence of coastal erosion?

Loss of coastal habitats (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an ecological range shift?

A change in a species' geographic range (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a mitigation strategy for reducing the impact of anthropogenic activities on ecosystems?

Establishing protected areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?

Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of ecological range shifts?

Changes in species distribution and behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of coral bleaching?

Destruction of habitats such as coral reefs and mangroves (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of coastal erosion and flooding?

Increased sea levels and ocean water expansion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of biodiversity loss in ecosystems?

Loss of ecosystem services and habitat destruction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of invasive species in ecosystems?

Loss of native species and ecosystem disruption (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ozone in the stratosphere?

To absorb and scatter incoming ultraviolet radiation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of anthropogenic CFCs that have been largely phased out?

Refrigerants, propellants in aerosol sprays, and foam-blowing agents (A) Signup and view all the answers

When does the Antarctic ozone thinning typically occur?

During the Southern Hemisphere's spring (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of stratospheric ozone in terms of human health?

It protects humans from harmful UV radiation, preventing skin cancer and cataracts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What would be the consequence of the absence of the natural greenhouse effect?

The Earth would be much colder and potentially uninhabitable (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the natural greenhouse effect?

To trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping it warm enough to support life (A) Signup and view all the answers