C13- Earths Atmosphere

Question 1

Global warming

Answer 1

An increase in the earths average temperature

Question 2

The greenhouse effect

Answer 2

The trapping of heat inside earths atmosphere

Question 3

Carbon footprint

Answer 3

The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere

Question 4

Greenhouse gases

Answer 4

CO2
CH4
H2O

Question 5

Fossil fuels

Answer 5

A fuel such as coal oil at gas form ed over millions of years

Question 6

Combustion

Answer 6

The process of burning something

Question 7

Pollution

Answer 7

The presence or introduction of harmful substance to the environment

Question 8

Acid rain

Answer 8

Low ph rainfall

Question 9

Carbon monoxide

Answer 9

Toxic gas. Colourless and odourless.
Prevents the uptake of oxygen by the blood

Question 10

Nitrogen oxide

Answer 10

Toxic. Can trigger asthma inflames the lining of the lungs

Question 11

Sulphur dioxide

Answer 11

Irritate the airways of the lungs
Increase symptoms of lung disease

Question 12

Particulates

Answer 12

Damage the cells in our lungs and cause cancer

Question 13

What global warming can lead to

Answer 13

Extreme weather
Flooding
Ecosystem damage
Extinctions