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Which of the following predictions about global climate change is directly related to an increase in the burning of fossil fuels?

A
increased extreme weather
B
decreased food supply
C
global warming
D
falling sea levels
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In New Hampshire, the length of time ice covers on Mirror Lake each year has declined by _______.

A
1/2 day per year
B
1 day per year
C
1 1/2 days per year
D
2 days per year
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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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What are the predicted consequences of legislation for global warming on industry?

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Explain how local environmental changes can have global effects.

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The scientific community disagrees about _______.

A
the rate of global climate change
B
the occurrence of global warming
C
the need for action
D
all of the above
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Which of the following local environmental changes will not have global effects?

A
decline of glacial ice in Russia
B
an increase in the annual melt season in the Antarctic peninsula
C
the early arrival of spring in New Hampshire
D
none of the above
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Explain how an increase of the annual melt season in Antarctica can have global effects.

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Explain how scientists can have multiple theories about the effects of global warming.

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What are some possible future changes in the global climate?

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