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Questions and Answers
Which human activities have caused an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Which human activities have caused an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
- Mining and agriculture
- Industrialization and urbanization
- Waste disposal and manufacturing
- Burning fossil fuels and deforestation (correct)
What is the primary cause of warming according to the text?
What is the primary cause of warming according to the text?
- Natural disasters
- Melting ice sheets
- Greenhouse gases (correct)
- Seawater expansion
Where do most emissions typically come from?
Where do most emissions typically come from?
- Developing countries (correct)
- Developed countries
- Industrialized nations
- Island nations
What are the two primary factors causing sea level rise?
What are the two primary factors causing sea level rise?
What is the Anthropocene?
What is the Anthropocene?
Human activities such as burning fossil fuels and ______ have caused an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Human activities such as burning fossil fuels and ______ have caused an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Most emissions typically come from ______ countries.
Most emissions typically come from ______ countries.
The projected increase in average global temperature ranges from ______ degrees.
The projected increase in average global temperature ranges from ______ degrees.
At higher latitudes, warming is likely more than the global ______.
At higher latitudes, warming is likely more than the global ______.
The Anthropocene is the most recent period of the Earth’s history which human action began to alter the planet's biosphere (climate change, habitat ______).
The Anthropocene is the most recent period of the Earth’s history which human action began to alter the planet's biosphere (climate change, habitat ______).
Study Notes
Greenhouse Effect
- Human activities (burning fossil fuels, deforestation) increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, mainly carbon dioxide.
- Carbon dioxide emissions come from fossil fuel use and land use change.
- Greenhouse gases are extremely likely to be the dominant cause of global warming.
- Most emissions typically come from developing countries, leading to more frequent natural disasters.
- The frequency of billion-dollar disasters is decreasing.
Projected Climate Change Impacts
- The global average temperature is projected to increase by 2-5 degrees.
- At higher latitudes, warming is likely to exceed the global average.
Sea Level Rise
- Sea level rise is caused by two primary factors: melting ice sheets and glaciers, and seawater expansion due to warming.
Growth and Sustainability
- The Anthropocene is a period of human-induced alterations to the Earth's biosphere, including climate change and habitat degradation.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the Greenhouse Effect and its impact on our planet. Explore the causes of increased greenhouse gases, the role of human activities, and the effects of global warming. From fossil fuel use to natural disasters, discover how our actions contribute to climate change.
