We learned an ironic twist to the story of global warming while watching the film: Ice and Brimstone: Years of Living Dangerously.  What was it? a. That an increase in erupting volcanoes was another extreme weather event. b. That running wind mills pollutes more than coal plants. c. That oil refineries were one of the largest contributors to research in clean energy. d. That melting ice in the arctic was revealing new deposits of coal to be mined.

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A: An ecosystem is an area where organisms, such as plants, animals,etc along with their weather work…

Q: Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?   a. natural gas   b. coal   c. wood   d. petroleum

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Q: The evolution of photosynthesis resulted in a. an increase in the amount of O2 in the atmosphere. b.…

A: Mesophyll cells are the most active sites of photosynthesis. The process in which light energy is…

Q: what do you think could be done to reduce levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? What could…

A: 1) By reusing half of your household squander, you can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide every…

Q: Understanding that carbon cycles, what action could we do in order to remove carbon from the…

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Q: What evidence is there that variation in atmospheric CO2 concentration is linked to variation in…

A: Global warming can be defined as the increase in the temperature of the earth's climate system. It…

Q: plain why there the area around the pacific plate  in the Pacific Ocean is called the ring of fire ?…

A: Magellan named the ocean Pacfico (or "Pacific," which means "peaceful") because the voyage reached…

Q: If you had to choose between natural gas, coal, or nuclear power as a source of energy, which would…

A: Nuclear power is a clean, zero-emission energy source. Fission, the process of separating uranium…

Q: Many people in the fossil fuel industry claim that climate change is either a hoax or overblown.…

A: The emission of greenhouse gases is the main reason for climate change due to global warming. The…

Q: What can be concluded about the influence of climate change on extreme weather events?   a.…

A: Correct option is b b. climate change is intensifying many extreme weather events Erosion, loss of…

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A: Introduction A national park is a national government-designated area for the preservation of the…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things? a.)they reproduce b.)they respond…

A: The term biodiversity refers to the diverse variety of life present on the earth. As biodiversity…

Q: Why is it important to conserve fossil fuels like coal?

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Q: How Real Is Global Warming?

A: Pollution is defined as any undesirable change in physical, chemical or biological characteristics…

Q: Which type of UV radiation does the ozone block the most of? a. UV-B radiation b. UV-A radiation c.…

A: The light spectrum of visible light is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can visible…

Q: Discuss why does the average temperature of the atmosphere rise? What might have caused an…

A: Average temperature of atmosphere has been rising with the advent of industrialisation  Many…

Q: Explain why an increase in oxygen in the atmosphere to 50 percent would be dangerous to living…

A: The oxygen os the life chemical for all living being if utilized under normal levels.

Q: In lakes around the world, some have thick deposits of limestone, which is made up of calcium…

A: Smokestack scrubbers are a relatively new component to industrial exhaust systems. Scrubber systems…

Q: In a discussion, a student makes the following statement regarding the cause of global warming: “The…

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Q: While on a walk in the woods, a student observed a tree that had died and fallen onto the ground.…

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Q: What are sunspots? How does solar output change as sunspot numbers change? Is there a solid…

A: Sunspots are the areas on the sun where the magnetic field is stronger than the earth.The magnetic…

Q: If there were to be an abrupt change in the climate system, what would be the effect on human…

A: Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns or the change in the…

Q: In a local town, more than 50% of home owners installed solar heaters to keep their homes warm…

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Q: Why does too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause climate change? A) It cools down our planet…

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Q: scientists would call this ecosphere a “closed system” because it is sealed from the outside world.…

A: Closed  system is a physical system in which there is no transfer of matter or energy outside the…

Q: Do you believe global temperatures would start to fall quickly if humanity stopped generating CO2…

A: The green house effect is a process in which damaging radiation from the earth's surface is retained…

Q: Spurred by record breaking heat waves and drought in the United States, how did views on climate…

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Q: Why is carbon dioxide, a life sustaining, compound considered pollution and how do scientists know…

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Q: Which of the following statement is true about fossil fuels? A. Lignite is the highest-grade coal

A: Fossil fuels are the the substances that provide energy after combustion.

Q: What does global warming have to do with severe weather, like storms, heat waves, droughts, and…

A: Global warming can contribute to the intensity of heatwaves by increasing the chances of very hot…

Q: 1.The zone of the earth that is divided into rigid plates is the: a.atmosphere b.lithosphere…

A: lithosphere The covering and the upper layer of the mantle together make up a zone of unbending,…

Q: Imagine that humans have significantly reduced the amount of greenhouse gas emissions on Earth, but…

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Q: There is recent evidence shows that lakes are being affected  by acid rain. Acid rain results in?…

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Q: Scientists believe that billions of years ago the planet Venus had a cooler atmosphere that could…

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Q: Discuss the causes and effects of global warming. What measures needto be taken to control global…

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Q: Which of the following pictures represents what scientists thought the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean…

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Q: a) Why is the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increasing today? b) How does an increased…

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Q: Which of the following is NOT a question suitable for scientific inquiry? Select an answer  a Which…

A: Ethics is a set of views about what is right and wrong.

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Q: If in the near future the scientific community decides with absolute certainty that there is only a…

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Q: Which of the following best describes a decomposer a.An organism that feeds on biological remains…

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Microbes

Microbes are microscopic living organisms that can only be detected with the help of specialized laboratory equipment called a microscope. These living organisms are so small that they are not visible to the naked eye.