Greenhouse Effect Flashcards
Over time
The Earth’s average temperature is rising over time
Main cause/primary cause/major factor
Carbon dioxin is one of the main cause of the GE
Greenhouse gases
Pollution from factories and vehicles increases greenhouse gases
Heat up
If we don’t reduce emissions, the Earth will continue heat up/will keep getting warmer
Main driver
Climate change
The greenhouse effect is the main driver of climate change
Deforestation
the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people:
Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxin
Livestock
animals and birds that are kept on a farm, such as cows, sheep, or chickens:
Methane from livestock farming/industry also contribute to the GE
Industrial activities
Industrial activities release high level of greenhouse gases into the atmostphere
Switch
Many countries are switching renewable energy to reduce emission
Stricter policies
We need stricter policies to control the GE
Carbon footprint
Everyone has a carbon footprint, that presents the level of emissions they produce
Acidic
Carbon dioxin make the oceans acidic, harming marine life/creatures
Occur
Trap heat
The GE occurs when the atmosphere traps heat from the Sun, making the Earth warmer
Water vapor
water in the form of a gas resulting from heating water or ice:
Gases such as CO2, CH4 (methane) and water vapor enhance the GE
Fossil fuel
fuels, such as gas, coal, and oil, that were formed underground from plant and animal remains millions of years ago:
Burning fossil fuel is one of the main cause of the GE
Gasoline-power vehicles
The excessive use of gasoline-power vehicles contributes to global warming
Further/even more
If greenhouse gases emissions continue to rise, the Earth temperature will increase further/even more
Ice at the poles
Sea levels
The global temperature rise cause ice at the poles to melt, leading to rising sea levels
The loss of<extinction
Temperature changes affect ecosystems and lead to the loss/extinction of many animal species
Prolonged drought
Many countries are facing prolonged drought due to climate change
Rising sea levels
Threaten
Rising sea levels threaten coastal cities and small island
More severe flooding
Stronger storms and more severe flooding are consequences of global warming
Crop yields
The GE also affec agriculture by reducing crop yields
Ocean currents
Rising global temperature can alter ocean currents
Uninhabitable
Some regions of the world may become uninhabitable due to extreme weather conditions
Than ever before
If we don’t act/take action now/right now, future generations will face to a hasher planet than ever before
