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Human Impact on the Environment

Question 8 • Grade 8 World Cultures and Geography A

According to many scientists, what effect does pollution have on global temperatures?

Answer
A
Pollution causes acid rain, which leads to rising sea levels.
B
Chemicals in pollution end up in the oceans, causing water temperatures to rise.
C
Pollution decreases ozone, which prevents the Earth from absorbing heat from the Sun.
D
Many chemicals in pollution act like greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the atmosphere.

Explanation

Many pollutants, such as carbon dioxide and methane, act like greenhouse gases. They trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to higher global temperatures. Therefore, the best answer is D: many chemicals in pollution act like greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the atmosphere.

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