Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
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Humans must stop concerning about global warming as it has benefits to some regions and technological advancements may help in decreasing the loss due to global warming.
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Global Warming can be defined as the gradual increase in average temperature of the earth dueto increase in the levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The levels of these gasesare increased due to human activities such as deforestation, burning of fossil fuels and otherhuman activities.
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Ch. 5 - Prob. 1LTBCh. 5 - Carbon dioxide functions as a greenhouse gas by...Ch. 5 - Prob. 3LTBCh. 5 - Prob. 4LTBCh. 5 - Stomata on a plants surface ___________. prevent...Ch. 5 - Prob. 6LTBCh. 5 - Prob. 7LTBCh. 5 - Which of the following human activities generates...Ch. 5 - Prob. 9LTBCh. 5 - Prob. 10LTB
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