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Which of the following is an effect of ozone layer depletion?  Levels of lead, radon or asbestos increase.  Bodies of water become acidic, disrupting ecosystems.  There is an increased ... rate of skin cancer.  Emphysema, asthma and bronchitis are more prevalent. CONCEPT Impacts of Air Pollution 2 What increasing greenhouse gas is of particular concern because it is so potent?  Carbon dioxide  Ozone  Methane  Nitrogen CONCEPT Causes of Climate Change 3 Current climate change is occurring because __________.  carbon dioxide and methane emit radiation that cannot return to space  clouds and reflective surfaces on Earth absorb radiation and the atmosphere warms  the amount of energy from the sun varies and the heat from radiation can be trapped  greenhouse gases absorb and redirect radiation back into the atmosphere CONCEPT Climate Change 4 Choose the statement that accurately describes natural gas.  Use of this energy source relies upon mined minerals and heat from radioactive decay.  Fracking has expanded access to methane that occurs naturally in underground pockets.  It is widely used to heat water boilers, the steam from which drives a turbine that produces electricity.  This liquid energy source has a number of different uses, from fuel to plastics. CONCEPT Non-Renewable Energy 5 Which of the following describes a stationary source of air pollution?  Methane is among the digestive gases emitted by cattle on a nearby farm.  The dry cleaner in town has been in business for 45 years.  Paul takes his motorcycle for a drive around the lake.  Car exhaust from tourists’ vehicles is a concern for many in the community. CONCEPT [Show More]

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