Understanding the Greenhouse Effect

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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Why are greenhouse gases important?

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They trap the sun's heat to keep the earth warm.

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What would happen to Earth without greenhouse gases?

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Earth would be very cold.

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True or False: All of the Sun's radiation is absorbed by the Earth.

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False.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

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Can our planet survive without greenhouse gases?

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No.

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What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?

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The temperature rises.

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Name a common greenhouse gas.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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How do plants contribute to the greenhouse effect?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, but they also contribute to the greenhouse effect by releasing water vapor.

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What human activities increase greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.