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What are the names of the 3 greenhouse gasses? |
-Methane -Water vapour -Carbon dioxide |
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Why is it called the greenhouse effect? |
Because the layer of gasses traps some of the suns energy warming the earth, similar to a greenhouse. |
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How is each of the greenhouse gasses produced? |
Methane- Decomposing plant materials. Water vapour- Evaporation from large water sources. Carbon dioxide- Respiration by plants and animals. |
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Give two examples of why global warming may be occurring? |
-Deforestation -increased use of energy/fossil fuels |
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What are some repercussions of global warming? |
-May be difficult to grow certain crops in some countries. -Rising sea levels. -Flooding of low lying land. |
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What kind of radiation is absorbed by greenhouse gasses? |
Infra-red radiation. |
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Draw a diagram of how the greenhouse effect works. |
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