greenhouse gases and global warming Flashcards
1
Q
how does carbon dioxide and water vapour contribute to global warming alongside other greenhouse gases?
A
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
2
Q
what are the effects of global warming?
A
unusual weather conditions such as hurricanes, tsunamis and droughts, melting of polar ice caps, causing floods to low-lying lands