Climate Change Flashcards

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Greenhouse effect

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Involves sun light entering the atmosphere and components of the atmosphere trapping radiant head from leaving the atmosphere

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What are the important greenhouse gasses?

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Nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, methane, water

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What happens during El Nino?

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Warm sea currents replace the cold water and establishes a deep layer of warm water along the coast

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