Which two forms of environmental degradation are scientifically most closely related?

A) species extinction and genetic engineering
B) genetic pollution and depletion of the ozone layer
C) the greenhouse effect and global warming
D) radiation and toxic waste
E) carbon dioxide and CFCs

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The greenhouse effect and global warming are closely related because the greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface, and global warming refers to the recent and ongoing rise in global average temperature near Earth's surface, primarily due to the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases resulting from human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

Which two forms of environmental degradation are scientifically most closely related?

A) species extinction and genetic engineering
B) genetic pollution and depletion of the ozone layer
C) the greenhouse effect and global warming
D) radiation and toxic waste
E) carbon dioxide and CFCs

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Which two forms of environmental degradation are scientifically most closely related?A) species extinction and genetic engineeringB) genetic pollution and depletion of the ozone layerC) the greenhouse effect and global warmingD) radiation and toxic wasteE) carbon dioxide and CFCs

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Which two forms of environmental degradation are scientifically most closely related?

A) species extinction and genetic engineering
B) genetic pollution and depletion of the ozone layer
C) the greenhouse effect and global warming
D) radiation and toxic waste
E) carbon dioxide and CFCs