Human-Induced Global Warming (Leaving Cert CASD): Quizzes
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What is the primary cause of human-induced global warming?
What is the primary cause of human-induced global warming?
Enhanced greenhouse effect
Which gas comes from agriculture and waste?
Which gas comes from agriculture and waste?
Methane (CH₄)
By how much has Earth's average temperature risen since the late 1800s?
By how much has Earth's average temperature risen since the late 1800s?
1.1°C
What were atmospheric CO₂ levels before the Industrial Revolution?
What were atmospheric CO₂ levels before the Industrial Revolution?
280 ppm
How much have global sea levels risen since 1900?
How much have global sea levels risen since 1900?
20 cm
What is secondary data?
What is secondary data?
Information already collected by others
Where are Keeling Curve measurements taken from?
Where are Keeling Curve measurements taken from?
Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii
What precipitation changes are occurring due to climate change?
What precipitation changes are occurring due to climate change?
Flooding in some areas, droughts in others
What is the first step in the exam strategy for demonstrating evidence?
What is the first step in the exam strategy for demonstrating evidence?
State the data type
What are the two factors causing sea level rise?
What are the two factors causing sea level rise?
Ice melting & thermal expansion