Greenhouse Effect

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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, which helps to keep the planet warm.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in the atmosphere that can absorb and emit infrared radiation, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Examples include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in Earth's average temperature, a phenomenon known as global warming.

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What role does carbon dioxide (CO2) play in the Greenhouse Effect?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a significant greenhouse gas that increases the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

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What is infrared radiation?

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Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by all objects based on their temperature and is absorbed by greenhouse gases.

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What happens to infrared radiation that is not absorbed by greenhouse gases?

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Infrared radiation that is not absorbed by greenhouse gases is reflected back to space.

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How do human activities contribute to the increase of greenhouse gases?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, increase the concentration of greenhouse gases like CO2 in the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between the greenhouse effect and global warming?

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The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth, while global warming refers to the recent increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities.

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What is the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer is a region of Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) and protects the planet from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What would happen if the ozone layer did not exist?

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Without the ozone layer, harmful UV radiation would reach the Earth's surface, leading to increased temperatures and health risks for living organisms.

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