In Addition to Burning Fossil Fuels, Humans Return CO₂ to the Atmosphere

question 158

Multiple Choice

In addition to burning fossil fuels, humans return CO₂ to the atmosphere faster than it can be removed by:

• A)clearing forests for agriculture.
• B)polluting the oceans.
• C)generating nutrient pollution.
• D)expanding rice production.
• E)expanding beef production.

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Definitions:

Eyestrain

Discomfort or strain on the eyes, typically resulting from prolonged computer use, reading without proper light, or any activity that requires intense focus.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that enable color vision and visual clarity in bright light.

Fovea Centralis

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, due to the concentration of cones, specialized for daylight vision, fine detail, and color.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye that converts light into electrical signals sent to the brain, allowing for vision.