41. Causes of Climate Change

According to the essay, what is described as acting "like a blanket" to make the planet warmer?
1. The heat from the sun
2. Gases released from burning fossil fuels
3. The methane gas from farm animals
4. The loss of trees from deforestation
The essay states that cutting down forests is harmful for two main reasons. What are they?
1. It destroys animal habitats and uses up clean water.
2. It removes trees that absorb carbon dioxide and sometimes adds gases through burning.
3. It creates space for farms that produce methane and uses chemical fertilizers.
4. It reduces the Earth's oxygen and causes soil erosion.
Based on the passage, which of the following is NOT directly identified as a source of greenhouse gases?
1. Raising farm animals like cows
2. Using electricity from a power plant
3. The process of making cement and steel
4. Using solar panels to power a home
Which gas, released by cows and other farm animals, is specifically named as being very strong at trapping heat?
1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Oxygen
3. Methane
4. Nitrogen
What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph, which discusses daily human activities?
1. Driving a car is the most harmful daily activity.
2. Individual actions are not important to consider.
3. Many small actions together have a significant impact.
4. Factories are more responsible than people.