Natural Resources: Distribution, Utilization, and Conservation

Question 1

Which of the following is **NOT** a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

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Sunlight

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Water

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Wind

Question 2

Which of the following is a key feature of renewable resources?

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They can be naturally replenished.

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They can be permanently depleted.

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They include fossil fuels like oil and coal.

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They cannot be used indefinitely.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a renewable natural resource?

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Coal

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Wind

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Soil

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Wood

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an indirect impact of natural resource extraction?

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Climate change

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Habitat loss for wildlife

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Air pollution

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Water shortages

Question 5

The concept of "peak oil" refers to:

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The decline in oil production due to depletion

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The maximum rate of global oil production

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The discovery of new oil reserves

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The impact of oil extraction on the environment

Question 6

Which of the following resources is non-renewable?

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Oil

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Solar energy

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Water

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Wind energy

Question 7

Which of the following is not a renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar energy

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Wood

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Wind energy

Question 8

The process by which plants use sunlight to create energy is:

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Photosynthesis

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Combustion

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Respiration

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Evaporation

Question 9

Using resources at a slower rate than they are naturally replenished is known as:

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Conservation

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Preservation

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Sustainability

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Exploitation

Question 10

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Natural gas

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Wind energy

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Hydropower

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Geothermal energy

Question 11

What is the primary geological process that determines the distribution of metallic minerals?

Accepted Answer

Plate tectonics

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Erosion

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Metamorphism

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Volcanism

Question 12

Which of the following is the primary process by which groundwater is naturally replenished?

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Infiltration

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Evaporation

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Transpiration

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Condensation

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the availability of a natural resource?

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The age of the Earth

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Population growth

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Technological advancements

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Climate change

Question 14

Which of the following practices is considered unsustainable?

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Deforestation

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Using renewable energy sources

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Recycling paper

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Reducing water consumption

Question 15

What is the primary cause of deforestation?

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Agricultural expansion

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Natural disasters

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Urban development

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Climate change

Question 16

Which of the following resources is exhaustible and replenishes very slowly, if at all?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water

Question 17

The primary process used by plants to produce their own food is called:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

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Decomposition

Question 18

Which practice aims to utilize natural resources without depleting them for future generations?

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Sustainable use

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Conservation

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Preservation

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Resource extraction

Question 19

Which of the following is classified as a non-metallic mineral?

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Salt

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Gold

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Diamond

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Coal

Question 20

The process by which plant matter is transformed into coal over time is known as:

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Carbonization

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Petrification

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Metamorphism

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Erosion

Question 21

Which gas contributes to the Earth's greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 22

The term 'biodiversity' primarily refers to:

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The variety of living organisms in different environments

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The total number of different species on Earth

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The genetic differences within a single species

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The distribution of living organisms across the globe

Question 23

How does excessive use of natural resources, like water and fossil fuels, harm the environment?

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Causes pollution and depletes resources

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Only causes pollution

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Only depletes resources

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Neither causes pollution nor depletes resources

Question 24

Which of the following is **NOT** considered a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

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Sunlight

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Water

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Wind

Question 25

Which factor is NOT a major contributor to natural resource depletion?

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Technological advancements

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Overconsumption

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Urbanization

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Deforestation

Question 26

Which of the following is **NOT** a benefit of sustainable resource management?

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Increases resource consumption

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Reduces environmental damage

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Ensures availability for future generations

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Promotes economic growth

Question 27

What is the primary energy source for life on Earth?

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Solar radiation

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Fossil fuels

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Wind

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Nuclear energy

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a major threat to biodiversity?

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Renewable energy

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Habitat destruction

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Overexploitation

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Pollution

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable agricultural practice?

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Crop rotation

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Monoculture

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Large-scale irrigation

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Excessive use of pesticides

Question 30

What is the key difference between a natural resource and a commodity?

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Natural resources occur naturally, while commodities are manufactured.

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Commodities are more valuable than natural resources.

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Natural resources are renewable, while commodities are not.

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There is no difference between a natural resource and a commodity.

Question 31

Which of the following is a non-renewable natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Oil

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Water

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Sunlight

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Trees

Question 32

What is the primary energy source for most living organisms on Earth?

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Sunlight

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Water

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Wind

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Coal

Question 33

Which of the following is a sustainable practice commonly used in agriculture?

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Crop rotation

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Using chemical fertilizers

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Overgrazing

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Clear-cutting

Question 34

What is the major component of Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Water vapor

Question 35

What is the primary process responsible for recycling Earth's crust?

Accepted Answer

Plate tectonics

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Volcanism

Question 36

Which human activity is a significant contributor to deforestation?

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Logging

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Mining

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Overgrazing

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Urbanization

Question 37

What is the process that transforms ocean water into freshwater?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Percolation

Question 38

What fundamental difference distinguishes renewable resources from non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can replenish over time, while non-renewable resources cannot.

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Renewable resources are more expensive to extract than non-renewable.

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Renewable resources are found in greater abundance than non-renewable.

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There is no distinction between renewable and non-renewable resources.

Question 39

What poses the greatest challenge in balancing resource conservation with economic growth?

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Conflicting interests among stakeholders

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Insufficient public awareness

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Limited scientific knowledge

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Scarce financial resources

Question 40

In the context of natural resource management, which ethical concern should be given top priority when using advanced technologies?

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Preserving the environment

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Maximizing profits

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Minimizing expenses

Question 41

Which of the following natural resources is considered non-renewable?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels (e.g., coal, oil, natural gas)

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Water

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Trees

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Solar energy

Question 42

What is the term for the continuous process where water evaporates from Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere, and falls back to Earth?

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Water cycle (involving evaporation and condensation)

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Nitrogen cycle (involving nitrogen fixation and denitrification)

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Rock cycle (involving weathering, erosion, and deposition)

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Carbon cycle (involving photosynthesis and respiration)

Question 43

Which human activity is a significant contributor to air pollution?

Accepted Answer

Burning fossil fuels (e.g., in vehicles, power plants)

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Using public transportation

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Recycling paper and plastic

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Planting trees

Question 44

Sustainable management of natural resources involves which of the following practices?

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Conserving resources, minimizing waste, and considering long-term impacts

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Extracting resources as quickly as possible

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Dumping waste in natural environments

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Ignoring the potential consequences of resource use

Question 45

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Coal

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Nuclear energy

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Natural gas

Question 46

What is the process known as when rocks are physically and chemically broken down into smaller pieces?

Accepted Answer

Weathering

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Metamorphism (involving changes in rocks due to heat and pressure)

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Erosion (involving the transportation of weathered materials)

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Deposition (involving the accumulation of weathered materials)

Question 47

Which of the following is a direct consequence of widespread deforestation?

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Loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecosystems

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Improved air quality

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Increased water availability

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Reduced soil erosion

Question 48

What is the name of the process by which plants utilize sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Transpiration (involving the loss of water vapor from plants)

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Respiration (involving the breakdown of glucose)

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Combustion (involving the burning of fuels)

Question 49

Which factor is considered a major driver of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse gas emissions (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane)

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Changes in Earth's orbit

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Volcanic eruptions

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Variations in solar activity