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Which two layers of the atmosphere are responsible for the majority of solar radiation absorption?

A
stratosphere and troposphere
B
stratosphere and thermosphere
C
troposphere and thermosphere
D
troposphere and mesosphere
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Rising sea levels are a possible global consequence to a change in local environments.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is not a consequence of the onset of early spring events?

A
flowering
B
acidic ocean water
C
fruit ripening
D
hatching eggs
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Acid rain is the direct result of acid released by burning fossil fuels.

A
T
B
F
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Air pollution only occurs as a result of human activity.

A
T
B
F
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Natural disasters can have positive effects on an ecosystem.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following would most likely utilize a particulate control device?

A
a vacuum cleaner
B
a factory smokestack
C
a laundry dryer
D
all of the above
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Manmade global warming is caused by _______.

A
pollution
B
water vapor
C
farms
D
species extinction
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Landfill waste results in air pollution as _______.

A
garbage decomposes and releases methane
B
radon trapped in garbage is released
C
paint and hairspray cans break down
D
vandals set fire to flammable waste
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Which of the following theories concerning global climate change is the most widely accepted?

A
Changes in the global climate will lead to an increase in extreme weather and flooding.
B
Global climate is changing due to burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
C
Global climate change will happen rapidly.
D
Extra carbon dioxide and global warming will be beneficial.

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