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Global Warming

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Global warming is one of the topic debated feverishly. While there is a significant number of people who think global warming is caused by humans, there is a significant number of others who think it is a natural phenomenon. Which group do you belong?

Irrespective of which group you belong, it is very obvious that the global surface temperature has increased by 1.33 degree Farenheit and is predicted to increase by another 3 degree Farenheit in this century. How much you know about Global Warming? This tickler is to help you know some basics about Global warming.

Play the questionaire and learn. Have fun!

 


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How much percentange of us really think that global warming is NOT the cause for the climate change?

a. 44%
b. 45%
c. 46%
d. 47%
e. 48%

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What is referred to as "Green House" gases?

a. Cabon di-oxide
b. Nitrous oxide
c. Methane
d. Water vapor
e. Ozone
f . All above


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What is the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

a. Agreement among the world countries to stabilize Ozone layer
b. Agreement among the world countries to stabilize Greenhouse gas emissions
c. Agreement among the world countries to stabilize the availability of Oxygen in the atmosphere
d. Agreement among the world countries to stabilize availability of Nitrogen in the atmosphere


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Which 2 countries in the world did not sign up for the Kyoto Protocol?

a. USA and UK
b. France and Germany
c. USA and Afghanistan
d. China and India


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April 2007 IPCC report predicts the sea level to rise between 7 and 23 inches by century's end. Many low lying land forms and coastal lands (some of which are covered in Vanishing Destination section) are predicted to be at risk. Which part of US is predicted to be under risk.

a. Capecod and Newport
b. Hawaii and Alaska
c. Manhattan and Long Island
d. Florida and Louisiana