Global Warming

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What is Global Warming?

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Increasing temperature in Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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A natural process where certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, keeping the planet warm.

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Which of the following is not a fossil fuel? (petrol, sun, coal, natural gas)

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Sun.

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What would happen to Earth without the Greenhouse Effect?

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It would be too cold for life as we know it.

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Name a greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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List three types of fossil fuels.

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Coal, oil (petrol), and natural gas.

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What is the primary cause of the enhanced greenhouse effect?

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Increased levels of greenhouse gases due to human activities.

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How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

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It reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2, increasing greenhouse gas levels.