The Green House Effect

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What are Green House gases?

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Green House gases are gases that absorb the sun's radiation and trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Give an example of a green house gas.

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Ozone is an example of a green house gas.

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What is one of the functions of Earth's atmosphere?

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Earth's atmosphere acts as a protective shield against the sun's energy.

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What would be Earth's temperature without green house gases?

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Earth's temperatures would be cold, and oceans would freeze.

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What activity is increasing green house gases?

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Human activity is increasing green house gases.

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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, keeping the planet warm.

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Name a human activity that contributes to the Greenhouse Effect.

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Burning fossil fuels for energy contributes to the Greenhouse Effect.

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What role do plants play in relation to Green House gases?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide, a Green House gas, during photosynthesis.

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How do Green House gases affect global temperatures?

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Green House gases increase global temperatures by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

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What is carbon dioxide?

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Carbon dioxide is a Green House gas produced by burning fossil fuels and deforestation.