Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (9th Edition)
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To predict: How global warming might affect the water cycle.
Introduction: Global warming is caused by greenhouse gases. This increases the atmospheric temperature. The carbon dioxide gas, water vapor, and methane gas act as greenhouse gases that trap heat released by the warmed planet and reflect back to it. This causes warmer atmosphere. Warmer atmosphere has a good potential to hold moisture, which is important for the rainfall.
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