The Greenhouse Effect

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Ocean acidification is caused by

  • Excess carbon dioxide in the air (correct)
  • Coral bleaching
  • Increased water temperature
  • Too many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of ocean acidification?

  • Changes in ocean water
  • Harm to certain shellfish
  • Warmer waters (correct)
  • Harm to coral

Coral bleaching is primarily caused by

  • Increased water temperature (correct)
  • Excess carbon dioxide in the air
  • Ocean acidification
  • Harmful effects on shellfish

Which of the following best describes the greenhouse effect?

<p>A process where heat is trapped by gases in the atmosphere, similar to how a greenhouse traps heat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are greenhouse gases?

<p>Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, such as carbon dioxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do human activities impact the greenhouse effect?

<p>Burning fossil fuels releases more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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