Science Revision Earth Flashcards
1
Q
what is the air around us called?
A
the atmosphere.
2
Q
what are the gasses called in the atmosphere?
A
greenhouse gasses.
3
Q
what is global warming?
A
gradual increase in the heat in the atmosphere.
4
Q
what is the carbon cycle?
A
is the process by which carbon is naturally increased to different stores through a range of natural processes.
5
Q
how is carbon released into the atmosphere?
A
animal respiration.
6
Q
what is carbon absorbed by?
A
plants doing photosynthesis.
7
Q
what is climate change?
A
long term changes to whether patterns.
