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Global warming is a theory accepted by a majority of scientists.
true
Greenhouse gases are best described as _______.
gases that trap energy from the sun in Earth's atmosphere
Which of the following predictions about global climate change is directly related to an increase in the burning of fossil fuels?
global warming
Rising sea levels are a possible global consequence to a change in local environments.
true
Which of the following is not a consequence of the onset of early spring events?
acidic ocean water
Which of the following would not cause habitat change?
none of the above
Natural disasters can have positive effects on an ecosystem.
true
Manmade global warming is caused by _______.
pollution
Which of the following theories concerning global climate change is the most widely accepted?
Global climate is changing due to burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
Which of the following best describes the impact of glaciers upon the surface of the earth?
Glaciers scraped across the surface and altered landscapes and the course of rivers.
Which of the following is an example of a long-term change to ecosystems?
evolution
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