Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Explain the term 'global warming'. State two ways by which global warming can be reduced.
Advertisements
Solution
Global warming is the increase in temperature of Earth due to the enhanced concentration of greenhouse gases (CFCs) in the atmosphere.
Two ways to reduce global warming:
Plant more trees to increase green cover
Minimize the use of automobiles
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Give biological reasons for the following statements:
Cutting of trees should be discouraged.
How will global warming affect the agriculture?
Write True or False.
Aeroplanes flying in the sky cause global warming.
Match the Columns:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Ozone depletion | a. GHG |
| 2. Methane | b. Disappearance of habitat |
| 3. Deforestation | c. UV rays from the sun |
| 4. Fossil fuel | d. CFCs |
| 5. Global warming | e. comes from cattle |
Name some diseases that are caused due to exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun.
Explain how global warming takes place in the presence of green house gases. Give a reason why the surface temperature of earth is maintained in absence of green house gases.
How can global warming can be reduced?
Which of the following is the anticipated effect of Global warming?
The diagram' given below depicts climate change on planet Earth. Answer the following questions:
- Name the climatic phenomenon for the increase in Earth's temperature.
- Mention one reason for this warming.
- What measures can be taken to prevent this climate change?
CO2 and methane are directly contributing to global warming.
