Human influence on climate Flashcards
1
Q
What is a major contributor to climate change
A
Greenhouse effect
2
Q
What is the greenhouse effect
A
A natural process that warms the Earth
3
Q
List the stages of greenhouse effect
A
Solar energy pierces the atmosphere and is absorbed by the Earths surface
Some of the energy is radiated back in the form of heat, some escapes into space but most is absorbed by gases
4
Q
What are some gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect
A
Carbon dioxide, water vapour, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone
