global warming and the greenhouse effect Flashcards

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explain the greenhouse effect

A

CO2 traps infrared radiation so the earth’s atmosphere heats up

there are increased levels of CO2 due to human activity

the temperature of the atmosphere is increasing so global warming is occurring

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2
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define carbon neutral

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activities that produce no net emissions overall

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