Greenhouse effect

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and radiate energy as heat back to Earth.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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How does increased carbon dioxide contribute to global warming?

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Increased carbon dioxide contributes to global warming by trapping more heat in the atmosphere.

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What is the impact of global warming on sea levels?

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Global warming causes sea levels to rise due to the melting of ice caps and glaciers and the thermal expansion of seawater.

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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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List three examples of greenhouse gases.

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1. Carbon dioxide (CO2) 2. Methane (CH4) 3. Water vapor (H2O)

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What role do clouds play in the greenhouse effect?

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Clouds can reflect sunlight back into space, but they can also trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the primary source of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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The primary source of increased carbon dioxide is the burning of fossil fuels.

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Explain the term 'global warming'.

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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather in a particular area.