Greenhouse Effect
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Greenhouse Effect?
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The Greenhouse Effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space, which helps to keep the planet warm.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are greenhouse gases?
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Greenhouse gases are gases that contribute to the Greenhouse Effect by absorbing infrared radiation. Common examples include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which human activity contributes the most to carbon emissions?
Back
Burning fossil fuels is the primary human activity that contributes to carbon emissions globally.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is global warming?
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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does deforestation play in the Greenhouse Effect?
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Deforestation contributes to the Greenhouse Effect by reducing the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, leading to higher levels of CO2 in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
NGSS.HS-LS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the ozone layer?
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The ozone layer is a region of Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) and protects the planet from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere found?
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The most abundant gas in the atmosphere, nitrogen (N2), is found throughout the atmosphere, making up about 78% of the air we breathe.
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