B18.5 Global warming Flashcards

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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Energy from the sun reaches the earth and reflects mostly into space
Gases such as CO2 and CH4 acts as absorbers and re-emitters
They remit radiation causes surface of the earth to grow hotter

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Is the greenhouse good or bad?

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It is necessary to keep the Earth’s surface at a suitable temperature for life

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What are the problems of climate change?

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Reduced biodiversity
Changes in migration patterns
Changes in distribution
Loss of habitat

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