GHY101 Unit 4a Climate change

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A changing global environment

© Mark M. MillerWorld Regional Geography

Dept. of Geography & GeologyThe University of Southern Mississippi

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• Greenhouse theory

• (Global warming)• Climate change

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The greenhouse theory proposes that the percentage of ___ in the Earth’s atmosphere is increasing, which is contributing to a slow but steady change in the climate of the planet.

A. AlkalinityB. carbon dioxide C. nitrogenD. static electricity

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In addition to greenhouse gases, ___ is another contributor to the greenhouse effect.

A. Increasing use of genetically modified cropsB. Deforestation of tropical rainforestsC. The hole in the ozone layerD. Increasing areas of glaciers and other ice packs

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• “Climate” vs. “weather”

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