Greenhouse Effect and Ozone Depletion

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What is the primary gas responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What role do greenhouse gases play in the atmosphere?

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They trap heat, keeping the Earth's surface warm.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What is ozone depletion?

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The reduction of the ozone layer in the stratosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the main cause of ozone depletion?

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances.

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How many ozone molecules can a single chlorine atom destroy?

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100,000 ozone molecules.

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Where is the largest hole in the ozone layer located?

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Antarctica.

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What is the significance of the ozone layer?

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It protects living organisms from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What is the second most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Oxygen (O2).

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What are some effects of increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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Global warming, climate change, and extreme weather events.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6