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Biology
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ISBN: 9781260494570
Author: Raven, Peter
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 54.7, Problem 3LO
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To determine: The importance of rapid population growth and resource consumptions as threats to the biosphere and human welfare.

Introduction: The emission of greenhouse gases from vehicles, factories, industries, and discharge of the waste effluents in the water bodies is responsible for polluting air and water, respectively. The lack of forest cover to absorb the excess carbon dioxide has led to an increase in the global temperature as the greenhouse gases trap solar radiation and prevent it from getting reflected into space.

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