What is the Greenhouse Effect?
GreenHouse Effect +Climate Change (Jones)

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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.
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What gases are primarily responsible for the Greenhouse Effect?
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The primary greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.
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How does increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect global temperatures?
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Increased carbon dioxide traps more heat in the atmosphere, leading to a rise in global temperatures.
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What are some consequences of climate change?
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Consequences of climate change include more frequent droughts, flooding, melting polar ice caps, and rising sea levels.
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What human activities contribute to climate change?
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Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes contribute to climate change by increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
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What is climate change?
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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily driven by human activities.
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What is the role of the ozone layer in relation to the Greenhouse Effect?
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The ozone layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation but does not significantly contribute to the Greenhouse Effect.
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