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What is Global Warming?
It is the gradual increase in Average temperature of earth
It is caused due to increase in Greenhouse gasses like Carbon dioxide(CO2) and Methane (CH4)
What are Causes and Effects of Global Warming?
Causes
Due to industrialization and urbanization, there is increased burning of fossil fuels and deforestation
This has lead to increase in greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere
Also there is increase in cattle production which release high amount of methane in environment
Effects
These gases have greenhouse effect (trap heat of the sun)
It has lead to increase in global temperature
This has lead to our glaciers getting melted and water level increasing
In future, many cities may get submerged in water due to this
When did Global Warming Start?
It started with Industrial Revolution of 1750's
After this, number of industries and factories came into existence
These burnt fossil fuels like coal which increased Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
What are Steps taken by Govt to fight Global Warming?
United Nations held a conference in Kyoto Japan in 1997
It resulted in an international agreement to fight global warming
Other Questions
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What is Global Warming?
What are its Causes and Effects?
View AnswerIt is the gradual increase in Average temperature of earth
It is caused due to increase in Greenhouse gasses like Carbon dioxide(CO2) and Methane (CH4)
Causes
Due to industrialization and urbanization, there is increased burning of fossil fuels and deforestation
This has lead to increase in greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere
Also there is increase in cattle production which release high amount of methane in environment
Effects
These gases have greenhouse effect (trap heat of the sun)
It has lead to increase in global temperature
This has lead to our glaciers getting melted and water level increasing
In future, many cities may get submerged in water due to this
