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Increase in greenhouse gases since Industrial Revolution has caused which of the following environmental problem? |
Ozone depletion Global warming Land degradation Water contamination |
Global warming |
The correct answer is option 2: Global warming The increase in greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), since the Industrial Revolution has led to the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere. This phenomenon, known as global warming, results in rising average temperatures on Earth, leading to various environmental and climatic changes, including melting polar ice caps, rising sea levels, changes in precipitation patterns, and more frequent and severe weather events. Ozone depletion: while an environmental concern, it is caused by the release of specific chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in refrigerants and aerosols. |