Greenhouse effect and CC Flashcards
How was earths early atmosphere made
Gases from volcano europtions made the earths early atmosphere
How does the earth’s atmosphere now contain oxygen
Plants evolved, photosynthesis, oxygen put into atmosphere
What are some examples of green house gasses
Methane, Co2, Water vapour
What are some examples in which human activities are leading to an increase in the concentration of green house gasses
Deforestation, Burning fossil fuels
What are greenhouse gases useful for
Greenhouse gases cause the greenhouse effect, this is where the earth is heated because heat is trapped inside the atmosphere, allowing for plants to grow and humans to live
In what ways are humans trying to decrease CO2 emissions
Creating new laws, reaseraching new energy sources, limiting fossil fuels, using more renewable energy
How were oceans formed
Earth cooled down , water-vapour turned to water, creating oceans