Chemistry 2 topic 9 Flashcards
1
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Greenhouse gases
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Gases which increase the temperature of the atmosphere
2
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Greenhouse effect
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When excess greenhouse gases absorb and radiate IR radiation back to the earth warming it
3
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Man-made climate change
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The leading theory that human activities are causing an increase in global temperature
4
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Carbon footprint
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Total amount of carbon dioxide emitted over the life of a product, service or event
5
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Global dimming
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Particulates block the light from the sun slightly, reducing global temperature
6
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Acid rain
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Gases dissolve in rain causing damage to buildings, statues, lakes and trees
