Greenhouse Effect Flashcards

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Greenhouse effect

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Gradual warming of the earths atmosphere and surface resulting when heat radiated from the earths surface is absorbed and re-radiated.

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Greenhouse warming

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Average temperatures are rising in atmosphere due to concentration of greenhouse gases.

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Global warming

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Earths average temperatures are increasing.

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Greenhouse effect

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Natural phenomenon. Good for environment at certain amount.

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Evidence global warming is occurring.

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16 hottest years since 2000. Glacier ice melting significantly. CO2 on rise.

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Detrimental effects of global climate change.

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Rise in sea levels. Severe weather events. Diseases become more prevalent.

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What natural variables can affect climate change.

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Plant productivity. Oceans can absorb CO2.

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