The laboratory from where carbon dioxide measurements have been taken since 1958 A.D., which form the basis of present global warming data base is :

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Q: 82 (CAPF/2009)
The laboratory from where carbon dioxide measurements have been taken since 1958 A.D., which form the basis of present global warming data base is :

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Science

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CAPF

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The correct answer is option 2: Mauna Loa observatory. This observatory has been measuring carbon dioxide levels since 1958 and provides the data for the present global warming database.

Option 1, Maragheh observatory, is not the correct answer. There may be some confusion as Maragheh observatory is known for its astronomical research, but it is not the laboratory that measures carbon dioxide levels for the global warming database.

Option 3, Griffith observatory, is also not the correct answer. The Griffith observatory is a popular tourist attraction in Los Angeles and is known for its planetarium and observatory, but it does not measure carbon dioxide levels for the global warming database.

Option 4, Sydney observatory, is not the correct answer either. The Sydney observatory is another well-known observatory, but it is not the laboratory responsible for measuring carbon dioxide levels for the global warming database.

It is important to note that the Mauna Loa observatory is located in Hawaii and is situated on Mauna Loa volcano. It has been instrumental in providing long-term data on carbon dioxide levels and has played a significant role in understanding global warming trends.

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