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Excess of greenhouse gases lead to which of the following phenomena?

A

Water depletion

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Global warming

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Excess rainfall

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D

Earthquake

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Solution

The correct option is B
Global warming

Global warming is defined as the increase in the atmospheric temperature. This largely is caused by greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide are produced from the burning of fossil fuels and contributes to the greenhouse effect.

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d) The presence of excessive greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is responsible for global warming.

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