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earth being habitable Flashcards

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what is albedo?

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how reflective a surface is

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what are greenhouse gases?

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any gas that absorbs or emits infrared radiation

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what are examples of greenhouse gases?

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CO2 (carbon dioxide)
CH4 (methane)
O3 (ozone)
H2O (water)
Chloroflurocarbons (CFC)
N2O (nitrous oxide)

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what are indirect greenhouse gases?

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gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect in other ways

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