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What is the main cause of Earth's recent warming according to the text?
What is the main cause of Earth's recent warming according to the text?
- Changes in solar radiation
- Volcanic eruptions
- Human activities (correct)
- Natural climate variability
Which of the following is NOT listed as an effect of Earth's warming in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an effect of Earth's warming in the text?
- Increase in snowfall (correct)
- Shrinking mountain glaciers
- Rising sea levels
- Changes in flower blooming times
What term is used to describe certain gases in Earth's atmosphere that keep the planet warm by blocking heat from escaping?
What term is used to describe certain gases in Earth's atmosphere that keep the planet warm by blocking heat from escaping?
- Freezing gases
- Cooling gases
- Greenhouse gases (correct)
- Anti-warming gases
How have global air temperatures near Earth's surface changed over the past 100 years according to the text?
How have global air temperatures near Earth's surface changed over the past 100 years according to the text?
What is the greenhouse effect often compared to in the text?
What is the greenhouse effect often compared to in the text?
What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
How is a region's climate determined?
How is a region's climate determined?
Which of the following best defines climate change?
Which of the following best defines climate change?
Why do we still expect Phoenix to have a dry, desert climate despite rainy weather?
Why do we still expect Phoenix to have a dry, desert climate despite rainy weather?
What does global climate change refer to?
What does global climate change refer to?
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