9-Chemistry Of The Atmosphere

Question 1

What are the 3 stages of atmosphere evolution

Answer 1

1-Volcanos give out gases
2-Oceans and green plants absorb CO2
3-Green plants produce Oxygen

Question 2

What is the greenhouse effect

Answer 2

Gases like carbon dioxide trap heat on earth making earth warm the sun light is unable to reflect off earth and the heat remains warmer

Question 3

Human effects of greenhouse gases

Answer 3

Deforestation
Burning fossil fuels
Agriculture
Creating waste

Question 4

What are the consequences of climate change

Answer 4

Polar ice caps melting-rising sea levels and increased flooding
Changes in rainfall patterns
Frequency and severity of storms increase
Affects wildlife

Question 5

What is a carbon footprint

Answer 5

The measure of how carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are produced over a full life cycle

Question 6

How do you reduce carbon footprint

Answer 6

Renewable energy 
Conserve energy
Government should tax high energy users 
Put a cap on energy emissions 
Capture and store co2 in the ground