Air Pollution and Global Warming Concepts

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What is the blanket of air in which the Earth is wrapped called?

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Atmosphere

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True or False: Air pollution is the cleaning of the air.

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False

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What causes air pollution?

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Factories produce too much smoke.

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True or False: We get sick when air gets polluted.

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True

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What can humans do to reduce the effects of acid rain?

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Develop Alternate Energy Sources (Solar Power, Wind Energy), Use Less Energy, Stop Burning Fossil Fuels, All of the Answers are Correct.

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What is air pollution?

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The presence of harmful substances in the air that can cause health problems and environmental damage.

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What are some common sources of air pollution?

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Vehicle emissions, industrial discharges, burning of fossil fuels, and agricultural activities.

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

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Name one effect of global warming.

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Melting ice caps and rising sea levels.