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18. Global warming is due to A. Greenhouse gases B. Nitric and sulfuric acids C. CFCS D. Ozone depletion

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

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Chapter48: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

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18. Global warming is due to
A. Greenhouse gases
B. Nitric and sulfuric acids
C. CFCS
D. Ozone depletion

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