Global Warming/Greenhouse Gases

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What happens to the Earth's climate if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?

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The average temperature goes up.

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Which gases are considered greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen oxide.

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What is the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth called?

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Atmosphere.

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What conclusion can be drawn from the relationship between CO2 emissions and temperatures?

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As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase.

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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Define greenhouse gases.

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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Name three major sources of carbon dioxide emissions.

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What role does methane play in global warming?

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Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.

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How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2, increasing greenhouse gas concentrations.