greenhouse gases Flashcards
what are the 3 greenhouse gases
carbon dioxide, methane, water vapour
why have greenhouse gases been vital for evolving on earth
maintain temperatures high enough to support life
what 2 ways of human activity has increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
burning fossils fuels, deforestation
what’s are 2 ways human activity has increase methane in the atmosphere
farming cows and growing rice
what’s are two issues with climate change in the media
bias, simplified models
what are the effects of global climate change
polar ice melting, sea levels rising, more natural disasters
what is carbon footprint
the amount of CO2 and other greenhouse gases release over the lifecycle of a products, service or event
what are particulates
solid particles and unburned hydrocarbons
why is carbon monoxide being released an issue
it’s a toxic gas and not easy to detect
what problems do sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen cause
acid rain and respiratory problems
what problems do particulates add to
global dimming
