Question 1
Which gas released by burning coal, oil, and natural gas is the main human-driven contributor to planetary warming?
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Helium
- Oxygen
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Carbon dioxide
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Question 2
What term describes the long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature?
- Lunar cooling
- Global warming
- Ocean circulation
- Weather forecasting
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Global warming
Question 3
Which energy source is formed from ancient plant and animal remains and releases heat-trapping gases when burned?
- Wind power
- Solar power
- Coal
- Tidal power
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Coal
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