What are greenhouse gases?
Atmosphere, Climate Change and Human Impact

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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. They include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor.
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What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
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Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78% of it.
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What is the atmosphere?
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The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth, providing air for living organisms and protecting the planet from harmful solar radiation.
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How is carbon stored in the environment?
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Carbon is stored in trees and other living things, oceans, underground in soil, and fossil fuels.
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, keeping the Earth's surface warm.
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What role do trees play in carbon storage?
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Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, storing carbon in their biomass.
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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, largely driven by human activities.
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