What is the Greenhouse Effect?
Greenhouse Effect

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The Greenhouse Effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What gases are primarily responsible for the Greenhouse Effect?
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The primary greenhouse gases are Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), and Water Vapor (H2O).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do humans contribute to the Greenhouse Effect?
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Humans contribute to the Greenhouse Effect by increasing the levels of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) through activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does the Ozone Layer play in relation to the Greenhouse Effect?
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The Ozone Layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, but it is not a greenhouse gas and does not directly contribute to the Greenhouse Effect.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What would happen if the Ozone Layer did not exist?
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Without the Ozone Layer, harmful UV radiation would reach the Earth's surface, leading to increased temperatures in the troposphere and negative effects on living organisms.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is infrared radiation?
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Infrared radiation is a type of energy emitted by the Earth, which greenhouse gases absorb and re-radiate, contributing to the warming of the atmosphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.
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