Greenhouse gases Flashcards
What are greenhouse gases?
Gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Which gas is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?
Water vapor.
True or False: Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities.
True.
Fill in the blank: The greenhouse effect is crucial for maintaining the Earth’s _______.
temperature.
Which greenhouse gas has a higher global warming potential than CO2 over a 100-year period?
Methane.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas? A) Nitrous oxide B) Oxygen C) Carbon dioxide D) Water vapor
B) Oxygen.
True or False: The concentration of greenhouse gases has decreased since the Industrial Revolution.
False.
What is the primary greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels?
Carbon dioxide.
Fill in the blank: The Kyoto Protocol was an international agreement aimed at reducing _______ emissions.
greenhouse gas.
What is the greenhouse gas effect?
The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to warming.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following gases is released during agricultural practices? A) Nitrous oxide B) Argon C) Neon D) Helium
A) Nitrous oxide.
Short Answer: Name one way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Increasing energy efficiency.
3 greenhouse gases
Methane, carbon dioxide and water vapour
