Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Which of the following is true regarding "Global warming"?

  • It is a gradual decrease in the average temperature of the earth which is why we experience colder winters now a days.
  • The increase in greenhouse gases can be observed since industrial revolution took place.
  • Much of the recent observed and projected global warming is natural. 
Options:

Only 1

1 and 2

1 and 3

Only 2

Correct Answer:

Only 2

Explanation:

Global warming is a gradual increase in the average temperature of the earth’s lower atmosphere as a result of the increase in greenhouse gases since the industrial revolution. Much of the recent observed and projected global warming is human-induced. It is caused by man-made increases in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases through the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.