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The Impact of Fossil Fuels on Global Warming

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What is the primary contributor to global warming according to the text?

Electricity and agriculture
Electricity and transportation (correct)
Agriculture and industry
Oil and gasoline-based fuels

Why is it essential to adapt to greener farming practices?

To reduce the need for tilling land and promote tree planting (correct)
To increase the fuel efficiency of vehicles
To reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal
To encourage the use of public transport

What is the estimated amount of carbon dioxide that a single tree can absorb in its lifetime?

1 ton (correct)
100 tons
10 tons
1000 tons

What is the percentage of carbon dioxide emissions produced by the transportation industry?

28% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of global warming?

Burning of fossil fuels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to tackling global warming?

Collaborative efforts from all sectors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration for which carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere?

5 decades or more (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not taking action to prevent global warming?

It will become irreversible (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the rise in temperature on the oceans?

They are rising (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of Greenland's ice mass?

It is losing 20% more mass than it receives (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the melting of Greenland and Western Antarctic ice sheets?

Sea levels will rise (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of extreme weather patterns on diseases?

They will spread more volatilely (D) Signup and view all the answers

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