Changes in incoming solar radiation and in the composition of the atmosphere are two examples of ____ causes of climate change.
A)artificial
B)intrinsic
C)extrinsic
D)internal
E)external

Question

Changes in incoming solar radiation and in the composition of the atmosphere are two examples of ____ causes of climate change.
A)artificial
B)intrinsic
C)​extrinsic
D)​internal
E)​external

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Changes in incoming solar radiation and in the composition of the atmosphere are external causes of climate change, meaning they come from outside of the Earth's system. Artificial causes would be human activities such as burning fossil fuels, while intrinsic and internal causes refer to natural variations within the Earth's system. Extrinsic is not a commonly used term in the context of climate change.

Changes in Incoming Solar Radiation and in the Composition of the Atmosphere