What is albedo?
Flashcard: 2024 Bio Climate Change Causes & Effects

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Albedo is the measure of how much light that hits a surface is reflected without being absorbed. It is expressed as a percentage.
2.
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Which surface has the highest albedo?
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Ice and snow have the highest albedo, reflecting most of the sunlight that hits them.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between carbon dioxide levels and climate change?
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Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change.
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What is a positive feedback loop in the context of climate change?
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A positive feedback loop amplifies changes; for example, melting ice reduces albedo, leading to more heat absorption and further ice melting.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do trees contribute to reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
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Trees absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, helping to mitigate climate change.
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What are fossil fuels?
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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources (e.g., coal, oil, natural gas).
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
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