Greenhouse Effect

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of a planet due to trapped radiation, primarily from the sun.

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True or False: The Earth's atmosphere acts like a greenhouse that traps heat from the sun.

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True

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At what point in human history did global carbon dioxide levels start to rise significantly?

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The Industrial Revolution.

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Which of the following is NOT a source of carbon dioxide: Volcanoes, Forest Fires, Earthquake?

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Earthquake.

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TRUE OR FALSE: The greenhouse effect and global warming are the same thing.

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False.

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What gases are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What role do human activities play in the greenhouse effect?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between the greenhouse effect and global warming?

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The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth, while global warming refers to the recent increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities.

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Name one natural source of carbon dioxide.

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Volcanoes.

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What is the impact of increased greenhouse gases on global temperatures?

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Increased greenhouse gases lead to higher global temperatures, contributing to climate change.