The Greenhouse Effect

Question 1

what is the greenhouse effect?

Answer 1

the greenhouse effect is a process that occurs when gases in the Earth’s atmosphere trap the sun’s heat, causing the temperature of the atmosphere to rise.

Question 2

what is the enhanced greenhouse effect?

Answer 2

the enhanced greenhouse effect refers to human activities that are adding to the warming of the atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect.

Question 3

what is climate?

Answer 3

the climate is defined as the long term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, etc. in an area.

Question 4

what is global warming?

Answer 4

global warming is a scientific theory that suggests that the temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere is rising.

Question 5

what are the six main greenhouse gases?

Answer 5

carbon dioxide, methane, water vapour, nitrous oxide and CFC’s

Question 6

what human activities are contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect?

Answer 6

burning fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas, agriculture and land clearing.

Question 7

what causes the greenhouse effect?

Answer 7

radiation from the sun penetrates into the earth’s atmosphere, the greenhouse gases created as a result of combustion cause the heat to get trapped in the atmosphere, contributing to the rising temperature of the earth’s atmosphere.

Question 8

what are some of the possible solutions to mitigate the greenhouse effect?

Answer 8

• using more renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to combat the combustion of fossil fuels which prevents deforestation and mining.
• consuming a more plant-based diet