Greenhouse Effect Flashcards
1
Q
What dies the greenhouse effect mantain
A
A stable, steady temperature on Earth
2
Q
The major greenhouse gases
A
Ozone
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
Fluorocarbons
They are responsible for disrupting the balance of the gases in the atmosphere
3
Q
Effects of global warming
A
Melting of polar ice caps and flooding
Irregular weather patterns
Change in food production
Droughts and desertification
Changing ecosystems
Human health
4
Q
What is greenhouse effect
A
greenhouse effect is the process through which heat is trapped near Earth’s surface by substances known as ‘greenhouse gases.
