Greenhouse Effect

Greenhouse Effect

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

Back

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

Front

What gases are primarily responsible for the Greenhouse Effect?

Back

The primary greenhouse gases are Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), and Water Vapor (H2O).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do humans contribute to the Greenhouse Effect?

Back

Humans contribute to the Greenhouse Effect by increasing the levels of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) through activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the Ozone Layer play in relation to the Greenhouse Effect?

Back

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.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What would happen if the Ozone Layer did not exist?

Back

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.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is infrared radiation?

Back

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.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

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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