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Which of these is an example of climate change caused by human activity?
Suggested Answer: D
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Human activities, such as farming and the burning of fossil fuels, release greenhouse gases, including nitrous oxide, into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and contribute to global warming and climate change. Unlike natural variability in weather patterns, human-induced climate change is characterized by long-term changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and other climatic factors due to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases.
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29 comments · newest first
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Malcom
6 months ago
D highlights a direct link to human actions. Makes sense!
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Delmy
6 months ago
C is about clouds, not really human activity. D is clear.
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Nickolas
6 months ago
I feel like A and B are natural changes, not human-caused.
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Lamar
6 months ago
Agreed, D shows human impact on climate.
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Lovetta
7 months ago
I think D is the right answer. Methane from farming is a big issue.
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Beatriz
7 months ago
A and B are just weather changes, not climate change.
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Monroe
7 months ago
Yeah, methane is a big deal for warming!
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Odette
8 months ago
Wait, methane from farming? Really?
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Felice
8 months ago
I don't think farming is the main cause of climate change.
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Danica
8 months ago
D, because who doesn't love a good fart joke when it comes to climate change?
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Vilma
8 months ago
D is the correct answer. Humans are the masters of environmental destruction.
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Staci
8 months ago
D, no doubt. Cows are the real climate villains!
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Lera
8 months ago
Definitely D. Humans are the real MVPs when it comes to messing up the planet.
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Kristeen
9 months ago
D) A change in average temperature from methane released by farming
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German
9 months ago
I’m a bit confused. Aren’t A, B, and C more about natural weather changes? I think D is the only one that mentions human influence directly.
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Rhea
9 months ago
I feel like I've seen similar questions before, and they often focus on human impacts. D seems to fit that theme.
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Marica
9 months ago
I'm not completely sure, but I remember something about how methane is a greenhouse gas. Does that make D the best choice?
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Katlyn
9 months ago
I think D is the right answer since methane from farming is definitely linked to human activity.
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Tien
9 months ago
I feel pretty good about this one. The question is asking for an example of climate change due to human activity, and methane from farming is a major contributor to that. I'm going to go with option D.
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Regenia
10 months ago
D is definitely the right answer!
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Angelica
10 months ago
Okay, let's see. I know that changes in temperature from weather patterns like cold fronts or wind direction wouldn't be considered climate change caused by humans. And increased cloud cover affecting temperature is more of a weather phenomenon. I'm leaning towards D as the best answer here.
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Leatha
10 months ago
Definitely D! Farming practices contribute to greenhouse gases.
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Bernardo
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know climate change can be caused by human activities, but I'm not confident which of these options would be the best example. I might need to think it through a bit more.
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Jaime
11 months ago
I think the answer is D. The question is asking for an example of climate change caused by human activity, and methane released from farming is a well-known contributor to climate change.
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Bong
5 months ago
Yes, D is a clear example.
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Latosha
6 months ago
Farming impacts climate a lot.
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Kattie
6 months ago
Definitely! Methane is a big issue.
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Ricki
10 months ago
I agree, D makes the most sense.
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Lenna
10 months ago
Human activity is the key factor here.