Impact of Fossil Fuels Quick Check
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Question
How does the use of fossil fuels affect the cryosphere?(1 point)
Responses
Higher levels of ground-level ozone protect glaciers from the sun's rays.
Higher levels of ground-level ozone protect glaciers from the sun's rays.
Particulate matter in the atmosphere helps new glaciers form.
Particulate matter in the atmosphere helps new glaciers form.
Acid rain containing sulfur dioxide corrodes sea ice and glaciers.
Acid rain containing sulfur dioxide corrodes sea ice and glaciers.
Higher levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause sea ice to melt.
Higher levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause sea ice to melt.
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Correct response:
Higher levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause sea ice to melt.