The Greenhouse Effect CO2

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What would the Earth be like without the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Earth would be cold.

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Can humans cause temperature changes in the environment?

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True

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

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The exosphere.

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What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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Which of the following are greenhouse gases? Carbon dioxide, Methane, Water vapor, or All answers are correct?

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All answers are correct.

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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 Water vapor.

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How does carbon dioxide contribute to the Greenhouse Effect?

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Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, preventing it from escaping into space.

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What human activities increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is the role of the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where most of the Earth's air is found.