Global warming and the COVID-19 pandemic
In this video, students will learn about global warming and its causes, and will answer questions on the subject, while also addressing the period of the COVID-19 pandemic
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You have in front of you a number of sentences related to processes in which carbon dioxide is emitted or absorbed.Choose the correct sentence
Carbon dioxide is emitted in volcanic eruptions and during the process of photosynthesis carried out by plants.
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Carbon dioxide is absorbed during the photosynthesis carried out by plants and in processes of decay.
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Carbon dioxide is absorbed by oceans as well as during the process of breathing.
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Carbon dioxide is emitted during the process of decay of organic substances and in the process of breathing.
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Greehouse gasses such as carbon dioxide, methane and others, exist in the Earth’s atmosphere. Is their presence vital? Choose the correct answer.
No, they cause harmful warming of the Earth.
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Yes, they help disperse the heat radiation emitted by Earth into space.
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Yes, they are responsible for the comfortable temperatures on Earth.
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Yes, they block harmful radiation coming from the sun.
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Which of the following man-made actions increase levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Choose the correct answers.
Use of solar energy for the production of electricity.
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The building of factories that use natural gas.
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The building of power plants that use wind turbines for the production of electricity.
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Use of airplanes, cars and other vehicles that burn gasoline and diesel.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic decline in the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere was observed - the largest since World War II.Below find a list of causes for the large decrease in carbon dioxide emissions. Mark the incorrect cause.
The closing of schools
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The ordering of food deliveries home
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Significant reduction of flights.
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Multiple factories ceasing work
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Global warming and the COVID-19 pandemic - an interactive video
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In this video, students will learn about global warming and its causes, and will answer questions on the subject, while also addressing the period of the COVID-19 pandemic
Greenhouse effect, greehouse gases
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