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GLOBAL WARMING We usually think that the "greenhouse effect" is man - made, but actually it is a natural phenomenon. Gases in the earth's atmosphere trap some of the heat from the sun and this keeps the planet warm eriough for life to survive. However, man is responsible for the "enhanced greenhouse effect". This is what causes global,warming. Burning fuels like wood, coa1 or petrol produces carbon dioxide (C02) and other gases. The mixture of gases in the atmosphere becomes too concentrated, too much heat is trapped and the earth gets hotter. The only way to stop global warming is to reduce the emission of these gases. Why is global warming such a problem? Most scientists agree that global warming may have very serious consequences for life on the planet. Firstly, the increase in temperature may melt the ice in the North Pole. As a result, sea levels may rise, which might cause floods in some countries. As it becomes warmer, more water will evaporate from seas and lakes. This might cause more clouds and more rain in some regioris. Some scientists think that there will be more storms and hurricanes as a result of global warming. At the same time, areas which are dry now may have less rain. Farmers might not be able to grow traditional crops because there rnight be too much or too little rain. Finally, certain diseases might increase. For example, some scientists say that another 20% of the world's population might live in areas where you can get malaria.
1. Read the text and answer these questions in English. (2 puntos).
a) What would happen to the earth without the natural greenhouse effect? b) What causes global warming? c) How can we reduce global warming? d) Why may global warming affect agriculture?
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