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What is global warming? On what does it depend?

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1. Global warming is increased temperature of the earth.
2. This is mainly caused by greenhouse effect.
3. Global warming depends upon the amount of `CO_(2)` and other greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere.
4. An increase in `CO_(2)` concentration increases the earth's temperature by retaining more heat.
5. Carnon dioxide increases temperature by about 50%, CFCs increase it by 20% and methane increases it by 15% whereas other pollutants increase it by 10%. Atmosphere air pollution, industrialization and greenhouse effect cause global warming.
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