Greenhosue Effect/Enhanced Greenhouse Effect Flashcards
1
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What is the greenhouse effect
A
A process that occurs when gases in the earth atmosphere trap the suns heat
2
Q
What are examples of greenhouse gases
A
Water Vapor
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
3
Q
What is the enhanced greenhouse effect
A
The impact of the climate from the additional heat retained due to the increased amounts of carbon dioxide/other gases released into the earths atmosphere
4
Q
What is climate change
A
Refers to changes in the earths average temperature
5
Q
How can greenhouses gases be released
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- burning fossil fuels , releases carbon dioxide
- deforestations, trees absorb the carbon dioxide
- food waste, which creates methane when broken down
6
Q
How does climate change effect global food production
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- sea surfaces temperatures increasing
- extreme rainfall
- flooding
- ## heat trapping emissions
7
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What are food miles
A
How far food has travelled from where it is produced to get to you
