Global climate change

Global climate change

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Chemistry

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is global climate change?

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Global climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth's climate system, primarily driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space, thus warming the planet.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are greenhouse gases?

Back

Greenhouse gases are gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation. Key examples include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a carbon footprint?

Back

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, usually expressed in equivalent tons of CO2.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does carbon dioxide (CO2) affect global temperatures?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures, which contributes to climate change.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the significance of the Vostok ice core data?

Back

The Vostok ice core data provides valuable historical climate information, showing atmospheric CO2 levels and temperature changes over the past 420,000 years.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What happens to Earth's temperature if all carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere?

Back

If all carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere, Earth's temperature would decrease significantly, leading to a much colder climate.

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