HONORS Greenhouse Effect/ Analyzing Past Climates

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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 caused the significant increase in CO₂ levels after the Industrial Revolution?

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New factories were being built that required the use of fossil fuels.

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How do landfills impact atmospheric temperature?

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Landfills release methane due to decomposition and carbon dioxide from equipment used to manage waste.

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What prediction can be made if ocean temperatures continue to rise?

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Hurricanes will likely be more powerful and more frequent.

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What do scientists use ice cores for in climate studies?

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Scientists use the composition of ancient materials trapped in air bubbles to predict the impact of future atmospheric changes on climate.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space.

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Name three major greenhouse gases.

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Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Methane (CH₄), Nitrous Oxide (N₂O).

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What role do fossil fuels play in climate change?

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Fossil fuels release large amounts of CO₂ when burned, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

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How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO₂, increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of the Keeling Curve?

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The Keeling Curve shows the ongoing increase of CO₂ in Earth's atmosphere, illustrating the impact of human activity on climate.