Greenhouse Gases

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What is the main area of human activity responsible for the highest greenhouse gas emissions?

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Energy supply.

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True or False: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere.

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True.

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What is the term for the warming of the atmosphere by the trapping of heat being radiated to space?

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The greenhouse effect.

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What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?

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Temperature goes up.

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True or False: The Earth acts like a greenhouse that catches and traps heat from the sun.

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True.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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Name one major greenhouse gas produced by human activities.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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How do plants contribute to the greenhouse effect?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, which helps reduce greenhouse gases.

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What role does energy supply play in greenhouse gas emissions?

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Energy supply, especially from fossil fuels, is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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