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According to James Hansen, what is the potential consequence if we burn all reserves of oil, gas, and coal?
According to James Hansen, what is the potential consequence if we burn all reserves of oil, gas, and coal?
- Boiling off water on Earth
- Causing the Venus syndrome
- Initiating the runaway greenhouse (correct)
- Increasing the CO2 levels on Earth
What is the composition of Venus' atmosphere?
What is the composition of Venus' atmosphere?
- 96.5 percent carbon dioxide (correct)
- 80 percent carbon dioxide
- 90 percent carbon dioxide
- 70 percent carbon dioxide
What is the key factor in James Hansen's argument about the warming effect of carbon dioxide?
What is the key factor in James Hansen's argument about the warming effect of carbon dioxide?
- Greenhouse effect
- Positive feedback loop (correct)
- Negative feedback loop
- Evaporation from the ocean
What is the current level of CO2 on Earth?
What is the current level of CO2 on Earth?
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What is the potential consequence if the fossil-fuel burning process runs out of control, according to James Hansen?
What is the potential consequence if the fossil-fuel burning process runs out of control, according to James Hansen?
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