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Cultural Differences — Unit test

Question 10 • LA-World Geography A ? Distance Learning

Why do many scientists believe that increased pollution may cause global warming?

Answer
A
Pollution leads to a decrease of ozone, which protects the Earth from the Sun’s heat.
B
Pollution includes greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere.
C
Pollution results in chemicals finding their way to oceans, causing water temperatures to rise.
D
Pollution causes acid rain, which leads to rising sea levels.

Explanation

Many pollutants include greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide. These gases trap some of the heat that would otherwise escape from Earth’s atmosphere, contributing to global warming. So the correct choice is B, “Pollution includes greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere.”

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