Question 24
HardOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. Carbon dioxide in the air has risen steadily since the industrial revolution.
II. Ozone depletion and global warming are the same problem.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Burning fossil fuels has raised carbon dioxide steadily: I is true.
Ozone depletion is the thinning of the ozone layer by CFCs; global warming is heat trapped by greenhouse gases. II is false.
- Concept
- Global warming and ozone
- Typical timeTypical
- 100 s
- Your timeYours
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