Greenhouse Effect Review

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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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Which gas is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Nitrogen (N2)

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What happens to solar energy when it reaches Earth?

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Some solar energy reflects off the atmosphere, some is absorbed by land and water, and some is radiated from the Earth's surface and trapped by the atmosphere.

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What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

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Gases in the air trapping heat released by the Earth.

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How has the Earth's temperature changed since the 1960s?

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The Earth's temperature has steadily risen since the 1960s.

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What role do greenhouse gases play in the greenhouse effect?

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They trap heat in the atmosphere, preventing it from escaping into space.

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Name a common greenhouse gas.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) or Methane (CH4).

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What is one consequence of the greenhouse effect?

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Global warming, leading to climate change.

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How does solar energy interact with the Earth's atmosphere?

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Some solar energy is reflected back to space, while some is absorbed or trapped.

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What is the significance of the greenhouse effect for life on Earth?

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It keeps the planet warm enough to support life.