JAMB Biology 2019 Objective — Question 16
Question 16 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following is not a direct consequence of the green house effect?
- A. global warming
- B. water pollutionCorrect
- C. melting of ice caps
- D. increase in land temperature
Explanation
The greenhouse effect increases retention of the sun's radiant energy, caused by gases such as water vapour, carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, methane and CFCs, leading to global warming, melting ice caps, and rising land temperatures. Water pollution is not a direct consequence.
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