What are greenhouse gases?
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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. They include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.
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How do greenhouse gases affect the greenhouse effect?
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Greenhouse gases allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere, but they trap heat that is reflected back from the Earth's surface, preventing it from escaping into space.
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What is the biosphere?
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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where all living organisms (biotic factors) and their physical environment (abiotic factors) exist.
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What principle explains why a cold drink warms up when left on a table?
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The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that heat naturally flows from warmer surroundings to cooler objects.
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What is biodiversity?
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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the variety of species, genetic variation, and ecological communities.
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What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem?
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A community is made up of different species living together in a specific area, while an ecosystem includes both the community and the abiotic factors that interact with it.
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What is the role of carbon dioxide in the greenhouse effect?
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Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and helping to maintain Earth's temperature.
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