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What are the effects of global warming?
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-rise in sea levels
-global melting of glaciers -loss of habitat for temperature-sensitive species -more severe storms |
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What is the general process of the greenhouse effect?
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-sunlight warms the Earth's surface
-most of the warmth radiates into space; some is absorbed by gases in the atmosphere, making Earth warmer -increased amounts of "greenhouse gases" result in higher temperatures |
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What is the cycle of carbon?
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-between living organisms, the atmosphere, bodies of water, and soil
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_____ _____ is currently being releases faster than _____ can remove it.
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-carbon dioxide
-photosynthesis |
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What is a large contributor to release of carbon dioxide?
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-deforestation (cutting and burning trees)
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As temperatures get milder, ____ ____ will expand their range, especially in ____ ____.
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-disease carriers
-developing countries |
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Why will crops be more prone to failure if climate variability increases and precipitation becomes less dependable?
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-earlier starts and more spring freezes
-more extreme weather |
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What are the consequences of the ocean absorbing more carbon dioxide?
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-more acidic pH level
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