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Question 1. What happens to solar radiation after it reaches Earth? How do greenhouse gases warm the lower atmosphere? Why is carbon dioxide considered the main greenhouse gas? Why are carbon dioxide concentrations increasing in the atmosphere?
Question 2. Describe how rising sea levels, caused by global warming, can create problems for people. How may climate change affect marine ecosystems?
Question 3. Why are fossil fuels our most prevalent source of energy today? Why are they considered nonrenewable sources of energy? How are fossil fuels formed?
Question 4. Describe three environmental impacts of fossil fuel production and consumption. What impacts have resulted from drilling for oil offshore in the Gulf of Mexico?
Question 5. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of bioenergy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, solar energy, wind power, and hydrogen fuel cells relative to fossil fuels and nuclear power.
Question 6. Do you think we can develop renewable energy resources to replace fossil fuels without great social, economic, and environmental disruption? What steps would we need to take? Will market forces alone suffice to bring about this transition, or will we also need government? Do you think a shift like this would be good for our economy? Why or why not?