wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

High concentration of greenhouse gases has resulted in maximum rise of atmospheric temperature in

A
Tropic region
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Middle latitude
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Polar region
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Temperate region
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Polar region
Increases in the level of greenhouse gases has led to considerable heating of earth leading to global warming. During the past century, the temperature of earth has increased by 0.6, most of it during the last three decades. Rise in temperature is slight in tropics, moderate in middle latitudes and maximum in polar regions. It will led to melting of polar ice caps as well as of other places like the Himalayan snow caps.
So, the correct answer is 'Polar region'.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Global Warming
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon