The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature? Options: lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere, lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere, higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
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1.
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higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
2.
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What is the best conclusion from the graph regarding atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?
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Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960.
3.
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Which of the following gases IS NOT considered a greenhouse gas?
- carbon dioxide
- nitrogen
- water vapor
- methane
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nitrogen
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Compared to other greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide is very effective in trapping heat near the surface of the Earth.
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true
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Which of the following have been linked to climate change? Options: droughts, flooding, melting of polar ice caps, ocean acidification, all of the above.
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all of the above
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Which is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity? Options: coal, wood, petroleum/gasoline, batteries, natural gas
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coal
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Where are changes in temperature expected to be greatest? Options: near the equator, near the poles, between the equator and the North Pole, between the equator and the South Pole
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near the poles
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