Collin Joe 9.4 - Increases in the Greenhouse Gases

Greenhouse Gases

carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapor, and ozone.
They are gases that raise surface temp. of the earth by trapping heat within the Troposphere

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere does the greenhouse effect take place?

Troposphere

What is the main cause climate change

increased greenhouse gas emissions

Thermal expansion

The ocean increases in size as the temperature is increased, because molecules move faster and detach more, expanding the substance.

How does climate change affect ecosystems

habitat destruction, migration and hibernation distress, loss of food, food availability, new temperatures beyond tolerance range, and increased storm intensity and fire possibility

since 1970's, what has happened to Earth's overall temperature?

It has increased

How does greenhouse gases and global warming affect ice caps

ice caps begin to melt, making the ocean beyond its tolerable salinity level, killing organisms.

Why is ocean sea level rise bad?

can cause flooding, destruction of coastal ecosystems, destruction of human coastal homes, disrupt fisheries