the Greenhouse effect

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
full-widthCall Kai
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
GameKnowt Play
Card Sorting

1/5

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

6 Terms

1
New cards

what is the Greenhouse effect

The maintenance of the Earths temperature through the atmospheric gases

2
New cards

what would earth's temperature be without the Greenhouse effect

approx -18 degrees Celsius - no life would exist

3
New cards

what are the main greenhouse gases

carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor and ozone

4
New cards

Why is the enhanced greenhouse effect a problem

Trapping too much heat leading to an increase in earth's temperatures leading to global warming which has negative effects on the climate

5
New cards

Examples of the negative effects of enhanced greenhouse effects/ climate change

icecaps melting, rising sea levels, unusual weather patterns

6
New cards

what are the causes of global warming

Burning fossil fuels (Industrial Revolution), deforestation, increased human population (increase in greenhouse gases), travel