Fall 2024: Greenhouse Effect Review

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What is the main greenhouse gas that scientists are concerned about?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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What is another example of a carbon sink besides forests?

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Ocean

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels

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What are the two main factors scientists use to classify climates?

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Temperature and precipitation

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What term is used to describe gases that help maintain the Earth’s temperatures and climate?

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Greenhouse gases

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Name a greenhouse gas that is produced by agricultural practices.

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Methane (CH4)

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What role do oceans play in the context of greenhouse gases?

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Oceans act as carbon sinks, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere.

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How do forests contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases?

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Forests absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, keeping the planet warm.

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What is the impact of increased greenhouse gases on global temperatures?

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Increased greenhouse gases lead to global warming and climate change.