climate- global warming Flashcards
1
Q
What is the greenhouse effect?
A
The transfer of energy from the sun to the thermal store of gases in the earth’s atmosphere.
2
Q
What percentage of 02 is there in the atmosphere?
A
21%
3
Q
What percentage of N2 is there in the atmosphere?
A
78%
4
Q
What percentage of C02 is there in the atmosphere?
A
0.04%
5
Q
What percentage of ‘other gases’ are there in the atmosphere?
A
1%
6
Q
Does the greenhouse effect affect climate change?
A
The greenhouse effect does not affect climate change
7
Q
Does the greenhouse effect affect global warming?
A
Yes, the greenhouse effect affects global warming
8
Q
What is a carbon sink?
A
Somewhere where carbon dioxide can be stored for a long time
