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A History of Global Climate Change

Question 3 • SC332 Environmental Science B

What is the likely long-term consequence of an increase in the relative percent of greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere?

Answer
A
Earth’s average temperature will increase.
B
Earth’s average temperature will decrease.
C
Earth will experience greater temperature extremes.
D
Earth’s average temperature will be unaffected.

Explanation

Greenhouse gases absorb and re-emit some of the heat Earth radiates into space, helping warm the atmosphere. If their relative percentage increases, more heat is retained over time, so Earth’s average temperature is likely to increase. The correct choice is “Earth’s average temperature will increase.”

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