human-induced climate change Flashcards
1
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Greenhouse effect
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The way that gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun. Like glass in a greenhouse, they let heat in but prevent most from escaping.
2
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Greenhouse gases
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Gases like CO2 and methane that trap heat around the Earth, leading to climate change.
3
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Transport
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More cars, so more CO2 causing the enhanced greenhouse effect
4
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Farming
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Farming livestock produces methane, this is a greenhouse gas.
5
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Energy
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More energy required, meaning more fossil fuels burnt, so more CO2.
6
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Human-induced climate change
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Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gases
Farming
Energy
