Greenhouse Effect

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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A natural process that keeps the Earth warm by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

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Which greenhouse gas is emitted by livestock?

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Methane.

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What role do human activities play in the Greenhouse Effect?

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They increase greenhouse gases, raising Earth's temperature.

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What is a greenhouse gas?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the Greenhouse Effect.

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Name three major greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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How does carbon dioxide contribute to the Greenhouse Effect?

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It traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

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What is one benefit of using renewable energy sources?

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They reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is an ecological footprint?

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A measure of how much land and water area a person or population requires to produce the resources it consumes and to absorb its waste.

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How can eating vegetarian once a week help the environment?

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It reduces the demand for meat production, which is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is the impact of deforestation on the Greenhouse Effect?

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It increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, enhancing the Greenhouse Effect.