Greenhouse Gasses And Effect And Climate Change Flashcards
(53 cards)
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
True or False: Greenhouse gases are essential for life on Earth.
True
Name two major greenhouse gases.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4)
Fill in the blank: The greenhouse effect is caused by the ______ of heat by greenhouse gases.
trapping
What human activities increase the levels of greenhouse gases?
Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.
Multiple Choice: Which gas is considered the most abundant greenhouse gas?
A) Carbon Dioxide
True or False: Water vapor is a greenhouse gas.
True
What is the role of the sun in the greenhouse effect?
The sun provides energy in the form of sunlight, which warms the Earth.
Fill in the blank: Greenhouse gases absorb and emit ______ radiation.
infrared
What is the primary source of methane emissions?
Agriculture, particularly from livestock digestion.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
C) Oxygen
How do greenhouse gases contribute to climate change?
By trapping heat in the atmosphere, they lead to an increase in global temperatures.
True or False: The greenhouse effect is a natural process.
True
What is one effect of increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Global warming.
Fill in the blank: The increase in greenhouse gases is primarily due to ______ activity.
human
What is one way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Using renewable energy sources.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following contributes to carbon dioxide emissions?
B) Burning coal
What is the estimated percentage of CO2 in the atmosphere?
Approximately 0.04%.
True or False: Greenhouse gases can remain in the atmosphere for decades to centuries.
True
What is the term for the potential impact of climate change on weather patterns?
Climate variability.
Fill in the blank: The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement aimed at reducing ______ emissions.
greenhouse gas
What is the greenhouse gas with the highest global warming potential?
Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
Multiple Choice: Which sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions?
A agriculture
B transportation
C energy production
D industrialization
C) Energy production
How do trees help mitigate the greenhouse effect?
By absorbing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.