What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmosphere traps heat, warming the Earth's surface?
A. Climate change
B. Global warming
C. Albedo effect
D. Greenhouse effect
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The greenhouse effect is the natural process by which certain gases in the atmosphere (greenhouse gases) trap outgoing longwave radiation, warming the Earth's surface and making it habitable.
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The 'Dust Bowl' of the 1930s in the United States was caused by severe drought and poor agricultural practices (over-plowing) that led to massive dust storms, particularly in the Great Plains.
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A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, characterized by high wind speeds and destructive potential.
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Cumulonimbus clouds are thunderstorm clouds that produce heavy rain, lightning, thunder, hail, and sometimes tornadoes. They are towering, dense clouds with strong vertical development.
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