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The consequences of global warming may be a)increase in average temperature of the earth b)melting of Himalayan Glaciers. c)increased biochemical oxygen demand. d)increased biochemical oxygen demand.

A

increase in average temperature of the earth

B

melting of Himalayan Glaciers

C

increased biochemical oxygen demand

D

Eutrophication

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The correct Answer is:
A, B

It the rate at which solar radiation are arriving the earth remain constant but the amount `CO_(2)` in the air increaes. The heat radiated back to the earth will increase consequently. The temperature of the earth surface will increase.
This increase in temperature will disturb the thermal balance on the earth and could car glaciers and ice caps to melt.
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