Q. The Keeling Curve is related to which of the following?

[A] Concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere

[B] Concentration of lead and nitrates in groundwater

[C] Increase in tropospheric ozone concentration

[D] Variation in global mean sea level

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Keeling Curve is a graph showing the concentration of CO₂ in Earth’s atmosphere since 1958, based on continuous measurements taken at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii by Dr. Charles David Keeling.
  • It is considered a reliable measure of CO₂ in the middle troposphere and has been instrumental in raising awareness about global warming and climate change.
  • The curve shows both a long-term upward trend (due to fossil fuel burning) and seasonal fluctuations (due to plant growth and decay cycles).
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