Global Warming Flashcards
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Phone would you describe that carbon dioxide has been stored by plants and oceans?
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It has been sequestered in plants and water as they act as carbon sinks
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What is the green house affect?
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Energy from the sun reaches the earth and much of it is radiated back however greenhouse gases absorb some of the energy so it can’t escape. As a result the temperature is kept ideal for life
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What are some affects on global warming?
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Changes in migration patterns. Rise in sea levels. More severe and unpredictable weather conditions. Reduced bio diversity. Changes on distribution of animals. As sea temperatures rise less carbon dioxide can be held in water.
