EARTH SCIENCE
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
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A cow releases large amounts of methane, especially non-potent greenhouse gases.
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A cow releases little amounts of methane, which are potent greenhouse gases.
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A cow releases large amounts of methane, especially potent greenhouse gases.
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None of the above.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Clayton doubts this claim because carbon dioxide is released by all animals, not just cows. Which observation MOST STRONGLY supports Juanita’s claim? A cow releases large amounts of methane, an especially potent greenhouse gas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which is the most accurate evaluation of Johan’s claim and argument? The claims are accurate, but the argument is faulty because ozone in the upper atmosphere protects life on the surface.
Detailed explanation-3: -Global warming refers only to the Earth’s rising surface temperature, while climate change includes warming and the “side effects” of warming-like melting glaciers, heavier rainstorms, or more frequent drought.
Detailed explanation-4: -The major cause of climate change is the burning of fossil fuels to produce energy. The burning of these fossil fuels releases enormous amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at a much faster rate than the Earth’s natural processes can re-absorb it.
Detailed explanation-5: -By adding more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, people are supercharging the natural greenhouse effect, causing global temperature to rise.