Gases in the Atmosphere, Such as Carbon Dioxide and Methane

question 35

Multiple Choice

Gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, that trap the Sun's energy and contribute to rising surface temperatures are called:​

• A) ​greenhouse gases.
• B) ​nontoxic gases.
• C) ​oxygen gases.
• D) common gases.

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Definitions:

Market Size

The total number of potential buyers and sellers in a given market, often measured by volume or value.

Individual Transferable Quotas

A regulatory tool in environmental and resource management, allowing owners to harvest a specific amount of a resource and trade the quota with others.

Overfishing

The practice of fishing at a rate that is unsustainable, leading to a depletion of fish stocks and significant ecological imbalance.

Fisheries Value

The economic value derived from the activities of capturing or cultivating fish and other aquatic resources.