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Which of the following is a way that studies have determined industry might be affected by legislation on global warming?

A
creation of new jobs and technology
B
decrease in consumer spending
C
increased costs of production
D
reduction in the number of jobs available
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Which of the following is not a possible effect of increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

A
increase in water contamination and floods
B
ocean acidification
C
cutting down forests
D
reduction of cold-related deaths
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How does an increase in the annual melt season in Antarctica have a global effect?

A
It causes an increase in heat related illness and death.
B
It causes the global concentration of carbon dioxide to decrease.
C
The water in the melting glaciers can cause sea levels to rise.
D
None of the above is true.
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It is not possible for global warming to have any positive side effects.

A
T
B
F
5

Some scientists believe that global warming will bring about extreme weather.

A
T
B
F
6

Some scientists believe that global warming will lead to an increase in disease and starvation.

A
T
B
F
7

Local environmental changes have no effect on the global climate.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements about current theories on global warming is true?

A
Scientists generally agree that global warming is taking place.
B
Some scientists think that we should accelerate global warming.
C
The scientific community disagrees about whether we should take action about global warming.
D
Cutting down trees and burning fossil fuels does not lead to global warming.
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The early arrival of spring in New Hampshire has no effect on wildlife.

A
T
B
F
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The scientific explanation for global warming is very dependent on the _______ atom.

A
chlorine
B
carbon
C
oxygen
D
hydrogen

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