Greenhouse Effect

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Greenhouse Effect is the warming of the Earth's atmosphere caused by the trapping of heat from the sun by greenhouse gases.

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Name a gas that is NOT a greenhouse gas.

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Oxygen is NOT a greenhouse gas.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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What happens to solar energy absorbed by the Earth?

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Solar energy is absorbed by the Earth's land and water surfaces and is converted into heat, which radiates back into the atmosphere.

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What is the consequence of increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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Increasing greenhouse gases can lead to global warming.

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What would happen to Earth without the greenhouse effect?

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Without the greenhouse effect, Earth would be too cold to support life.

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What is the primary source of greenhouse gases?

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The primary sources of greenhouse gases include human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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How do greenhouse gases contribute to climate change?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures and resulting in climate change.

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What is the role of water vapor in the greenhouse effect?

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Water vapor is a significant greenhouse gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

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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 and greenhouse gas emissions.