Our Changing Climate
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are greenhouse gases?
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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. They include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the greenhouse effect?
Back
The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon where certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, warming the Earth's surface and lower atmosphere.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which greenhouse gas is primarily produced by human activities?
Back
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is primarily produced by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What percentage of carbon stored in soil is found in the Arctic?
Back
1/3 of the carbon stored in soil on Earth is found in the Arctic.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How much carbon dioxide is released per person each year in the United States?
Back
Approximately 40,000 pounds of carbon dioxide are released per person each year in the United States.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the trend in Earth's average surface temperature during the twentieth century?
Back
Earth's average surface temperature increased during the twentieth century.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do water vapor and carbon dioxide play in the greenhouse effect?
Back
Water vapor and carbon dioxide absorb and emit infrared radiation, contributing to the greenhouse effect and warming the atmosphere.
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