GreenHouse Effect +Climate Change (Jones)

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What has happened to the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere over the past 200 years?

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The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased steadily.

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Is industrialization a contributing factor to climate change?

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True

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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How does the Earth function in relation to the greenhouse effect?

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The Earth acts like a greenhouse that catches and traps heat from the sun.

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What is one way to reduce air pollution in the United States?

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Using more public transportation (which would mean less vehicles on the road).

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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Name three major greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What human activities contribute to climate change?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

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How does deforestation affect climate change?

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Deforestation increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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