COMPOSITION OF THE ATMOSPHERE

Question 1

what was the earth’s early environment like

Answer 1

mostly carbon dioxide, with nitrogen and water then increasing due to volcanic activity.

The carbon dioxide was likely then dissolved into the oceans formed, then into sediment.

Planes and algae then converted carbon dioxide into oxygen.

Question 2

what is the greenhouse effect

Answer 2

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT is what keeps the Earth warm - greenhouse gases absorb long wavelength radiation reflected
of surface. These include WATER VAPOUR, CARBON DIOXIDE & METHANE.

Question 3

what is global warming

Answer 3

GLOBAL WARMING is the rise in global temperatures. The Earth’s climate is incredibly hard to model and predict, however.

Question 4

what does ipcc stand for

Answer 4

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Question 5

what is a carbon footprint

Answer 5

CARBON FOOTPRINT is the measure of how much carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere as a result of your actions.