Cloze Test 9 - Climate Change

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Climate change is one of the most (1)____ challenges facing humanity today. The Earth's average temperature has risen by approximately 1.1 degrees Celsius since the pre-industrial era, (2)____ due to the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. These fuels release greenhouse gases, (3)____ carbon dioxide and methane, into the atmosphere. The consequences of rising temperatures are already (4)____ around the world. Glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events such as hurricanes, droughts, and floods are becoming more (5)____. Scientists warn that (6)____ immediate action is taken, the situation will become irreversible within a few decades. Many countries have committed to reducing their carbon emissions (7)____ signing international agreements such as the Paris Agreement. Renewable energy sources, (8)____ solar and wind power, are being adopted on a larger scale. However, experts argue that individual actions also (9)____. Simple changes like using public transport, reducing meat consumption, and conserving energy can (10)____ make a significant difference.