greenhouse gases and global warming Flashcards

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how does carbon dioxide and water vapour contribute to global warming alongside other greenhouse gases?

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carbon dioxide and water vapour retain atmospheric heat and maintain the earth’s temp. with a rise in the amount of these gases, this leads to global warming

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what are the effects of global warming?

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unusual weather conditions such as hurricanes, tsunamis and droughts, melting of polar ice caps, causing floods to low-lying lands

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