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Question 10 • Geography

What is an effect of increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

Answer
A
a rise in global temperatures
B
an increase in polar ice caps
C
a decrease in severe weather
D
a drop in ocean water levels

Explanation

Carbon dioxide traps some of the heat radiated from Earth, strengthening the greenhouse effect. As atmospheric carbon dioxide increases, more heat is retained and global temperatures tend to rise; this makes “a rise in global temperatures” the correct choice.

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