ESS3.D Flashcard

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What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities?

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Carbon Dioxide

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Which of the following is a potential impact of climate change on agriculture?

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Decreased water availability for irrigation

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Which of the following gases is not considered a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has:

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increased steadily.

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What is the effect of melting polar ice caps on global climate?

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Increase in global temperatures

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Define greenhouse gas.

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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 certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space.

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Name three major greenhouse gases.

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Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide.

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What role do forests play in carbon dioxide levels?

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Forests absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, helping to reduce atmospheric CO2.

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How does climate change affect sea levels?

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Climate change causes polar ice to melt and seawater to expand, leading to rising sea levels.