Human Causes for climate change Flashcards
1
Q
Carbon dioxide accounts for 60% of greenhouse effect in the atmosphere and come from..
A
burning ff’s, car exhausts, deforestation, planes
2
Q
Nitrous Oxides coming from…
A
power stations producing electricity, sewage treatment, car exhausts
3
Q
Methane accounts for 20% of the greenhouse effect and comes from…
A
farm livestock, rice farming, decaying organic matter in landfill sites and compost tips.
4
Q
what are the greenhouse gases?
A
carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide
5
Q
what are the fossil fuels?
A
coal,oil or natural gas
