Greenhouse Effect

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.

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Which gas is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Nitrogen

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What happens when large forests are cut down?

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Less plants to absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.

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True or False: Earth's energy budget tracks how much energy flows in and out of Earth's climate.

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True

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Which greenhouse gas traps up to 4 times more heat in Earth's atmosphere?

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Methane

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What are greenhouse gases?

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

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Name three common greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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How does deforestation affect carbon dioxide levels?

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It reduces the number of plants that can absorb carbon dioxide.

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What role do plants play in the greenhouse effect?

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They absorb carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate the greenhouse effect.

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What is the primary source of carbon dioxide emissions?

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Burning fossil fuels.