B3 - CO2 And The Greenhouse Effect Flashcards
1
Q
How it CO2 naturally removed?
A
It is sequested in natural sources.
2
Q
What natural sources is CO2 sequested in? [3]
A
Oceans, lakes, ponds.
Green plants.
Peat bogs.
3
Q
What do atmospheric gases provide for the Earth?
A
An insulating layer.
4
Q
What are CO2 & methane and what is happening to their levels?
A
They are greenhouse gases.
Their levels are rising too quickly.
5
Q
What does too much CO2 in the atmosphere cause?
A
Global warming.
