A Major Ecological Concern, the Greenhouse Effect, Is Caused By

question 40

Multiple Choice

A major ecological concern, the greenhouse effect, is caused by:

• A)the release of heat energy from burning fossil fuels.
• B)the release of carbon dioxide from the burning of wood, coal, and oil.
• C)the destruction of ozone in the upper atmosphere.
• D)overuse of fertilizers in farming.
• E)global warming.

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Definitions:

Psychological States

Mental conditions characterized by an individual's feelings, thoughts, and arousal levels which determine their overall mental and emotional well-being.

Opponent-Process Cells

Cells in the eye that are responsible for processing colors by detecting differences in the wavelengths of light, supporting the theory that color perception is controlled by opposing retinal processes.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory and motor signals to and from the cerebral cortex.

Retina

A light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye that converts light into electrical signals, which are sent to the brain to produce vision.