Atmosphere Unit Test
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Question
Use the scenario to answer the question.
An activist creates an infographic to inform citizens of a harmful threat to the environment. The infographic includes a diagram with the following caption.
“When plants are destroyed, less photosynthesis takes place. This results in increased levels of carbon dioxide and decreased levels of oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere.”
Based on the diagram’s caption, which environmental threat to Earth’s biosphere is responsible for the changes in the mixture of gases in the atmosphere?
(1 point)
Responses
deforestation
deforestation
industrial gases
industrial gases
water pollution
water pollution
fossil fuels