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What is the primary consequence of stratospheric ozone depletion?
Increased UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface
What is a natural factor that contributes to stratospheric ozone depletion?
Melting of ice crystals in the atmosphere
What is the primary purpose of replacing ozone-depleting chemicals with substitutes?
To prevent ozone depletion
Which of the following greenhouse gases has a short residence time in the atmosphere?
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What is the result of the greenhouse effect?
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Which of the following is a substitute for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?
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What type of species are invasive species often characterized as?
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Which of the following factors is NOT a cause of habitat fragmentation?
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What is the term used to describe the main factors leading to a decrease in biodiversity?
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What can happen to species that are unable to adapt to changes in their environment?
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What is the effect of global climate change on habitats?
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What is one strategy to mitigate the impact of loss of biodiversity?
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What is the reference point for comparing the impacts of different greenhouse gases on global climate change?
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What is the result of rising sea levels due to global climate change?
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What is the impact of climate change on the Earth's polar regions?
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What is the primary cause of ocean warming?
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What is the effect of ocean acidification on coral?
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What is the result of climate change on marine ecosystems?
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What is the impact of climate change on soil?
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What is the cause of coral bleaching?
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What is the role of winds in the Earth's climate system?
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What is the characteristic of invasive species?
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