GreenHouse Effect +Climate Change (Jones)

GreenHouse Effect +Climate Change (Jones)

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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 back into space, thus warming the planet.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What gases are primarily responsible for the Greenhouse Effect?

Back

The primary greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect global temperatures?

Back

Increased carbon dioxide traps more heat in the atmosphere, leading to a rise in global temperatures.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some consequences of climate change?

Back

Consequences of climate change include more frequent droughts, flooding, melting polar ice caps, and rising sea levels.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What human activities contribute to climate change?

Back

Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes contribute to climate change by increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is climate change?

Back

Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily driven by human activities.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the ozone layer in relation to the Greenhouse Effect?

Back

The ozone layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation but does not significantly contribute to the Greenhouse Effect.

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