What is the greenhouse effect?
9.3-9.4 APES (Greenhouse Gases and Effect)

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space, thus warming the planet.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the primary greenhouse gases?
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The primary greenhouse gases are water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and ozone (O3).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why does water vapor not significantly contribute to global climate change?
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Water vapor has a short residence time in the atmosphere, meaning it does not stay long enough to have a significant long-term impact on climate change.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which greenhouse gas is primarily produced by human activities?
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is primarily produced by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of methane (CH4) in climate change?
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Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas that is significantly more effective than CO2 at trapping heat in the atmosphere, although it is present in smaller quantities.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between natural and anthropogenic greenhouse gases?
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Natural greenhouse gases are emitted from natural processes (e.g., volcanic eruptions), while anthropogenic greenhouse gases are emitted from human activities (e.g., industrial processes, agriculture).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does ozone (O3) function as a greenhouse gas?
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Ozone (O3) in the troposphere acts as a greenhouse gas by absorbing infrared radiation, contributing to the warming of the atmosphere.
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