Greenhouse Effect

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What has happened to the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere over the past 200 years?

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The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased steadily.

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What are the causes of climate change?

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The causes of climate change are a combination of natural and human forces.

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What do greenhouse gases trap energy in the form of?

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Greenhouse gases trap energy in the form of infrared radiation.

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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.

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How does increased carbon dioxide contribute to global warming?

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Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more heat in the atmosphere.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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Name three common greenhouse gases.

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Three common greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What role does the sun play in the greenhouse effect?

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The sun provides energy in the form of sunlight, which is absorbed by the Earth and re-radiated as infrared radiation.

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What is the difference between natural and anthropogenic climate change?

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Natural climate change occurs due to natural processes, while anthropogenic climate change is caused by human activities.

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What is the significance of the carbon cycle in relation to the greenhouse effect?

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The carbon cycle regulates the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, influencing the greenhouse effect.