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, thus warming the planet.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation. Key examples include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and water vapor.

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How do burning fossil fuels contribute to global warming?

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Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, enhancing the greenhouse effect and leading to global warming.

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What is the impact of deforestation on the greenhouse effect?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2, increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming.

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What happens when glaciers and polar ice caps melt?

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Melting glaciers and polar ice caps contribute to rising sea levels, which can lead to coastal flooding and loss of habitat.

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True or False: Human activities are a major cause of global warming.

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True. Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, significantly contribute to global warming.

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What role does agriculture play in carbon emissions?

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Agriculture contributes to carbon emissions through practices like livestock production, which releases methane, and the use of fertilizers, which can release nitrous oxide.

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What is the relationship between the greenhouse effect and climate change?

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The greenhouse effect is a natural process that, when enhanced by human activities, leads to climate change by increasing global temperatures.

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Name three major greenhouse gases.

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1. Carbon dioxide (CO2) 2. Methane (CH4) 3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

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What is the significance of water vapor in the greenhouse effect?

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Water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas and plays a crucial role in the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the atmosphere.