Global Warming

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What layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

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Troposphere

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Where can a record of Earth's long-ago weather be found?

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In the polar ice cap in Antarctica.

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What would happen to Earth without the Greenhouse Effect?

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It would be too cold.

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Which greenhouse gas has the greatest role in human-caused global warming?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, keeping the planet warm.

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Name three major greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is the primary source of carbon dioxide emissions?

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Burning fossil fuels for energy.

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How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

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It reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide.

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What role do oceans play in global warming?

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Oceans absorb a significant amount of carbon dioxide and heat, affecting climate patterns.