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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #2881 Carbon dioxide
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Carbon dioxide constitutes only a small part of the atmosphere. But it has an important function in maintaining the balance between radiation from the sun entering the atmosphere and radiation leaving the Earth. The Earth absorbs some of the radiation and some is radiated back into the atmosphere. Since carbon dioxide in the atmosphere prevents some of the radiation from leaving the atmosphere, the heat remains in the atmosphere. Yet, if the proportion of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increased as a result of air pollution, the temperature of the atmosphere may rise with catastrophic consequences.

Which of the following most accurately summarises the opinion of the author in the text?

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Option 1: "Air pollution may upset the balance of nature through excessive levels of carbon dioxide."

Explanation: The text discusses how carbon dioxide, while a small part of the atmosphere, plays a crucial role in regulating temperature. It highlights that increased levels of carbon dioxide due to air pollution can lead to a rise in atmospheric temperature, which aligns with the idea that air pollution disrupts natural balance. This option captures the author's concern about the consequences of excessive carbon dioxide, making it the most accurate summary.

Option 2: "Carbon dioxide helps prevent the temperature of the Earth from rising or falling."

Explanation: This option misrepresents the author's view. While the text states that carbon dioxide helps maintain temperature balance, it does not suggest that it prevents temperature changes. Instead, it indicates that excessive carbon dioxide can lead to a rise in temperature, contradicting this option.

Option 3: "Climatic changes brought about by air pollution are likely to be serious."

Explanation: Although the text implies that increased carbon dioxide from air pollution can have serious consequences, it does not specifically state that climatic changes are likely to be serious. This option is too broad and does not accurately reflect the author's specific focus on the balance of radiation and temperature.

Option 4: "Increase in levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes air pollution."

Explanation: This option incorrectly suggests a causal relationship where increased carbon dioxide causes air pollution. The text indicates that air pollution leads to increased carbon dioxide levels, not the other way around. Therefore, this option misrepresents the information presented in the text.

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