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Which human activity is the largest contributor to deforestation?
Urban development
Mining
Agriculture
Transportation
Industrial emissions
Correct answer is C
Agriculture, especially the expansion of farmland, is the primary driver of deforestation.
What is "ocean acidification"?
The warming of ocean waters
The decrease in ocean pH due to carbon dioxide absorption
The increase in salinity levels
The expansion of marine life habitats
The reduction of oxygen in the oceans
Correct answer is B
Ocean acidification refers to the decrease in pH levels caused by the absorption of excess CO2.
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Methane
Helium
Argon
Correct answer is C
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
What is the purpose of afforestation?
To replace coal with solar energy
To create new forests in areas that were not previously forested
To increase urban development
To reduce ocean acidification
To stop agricultural expansion
Correct answer is B
Afforestation involves planting trees in areas that were not previously forested, helping to absorb CO2 and mitigate climate change.
What is the term for changes in weather patterns over time?
Global warming
Climate change
Weather variability
Greenhouse effect
Acidification
Correct answer is B
Climate change refers to long-term changes in weather patterns, often driven by human activity.