The greenhouse effect (summer exam) Flashcards
1
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Greenhouse gases include:
Water vapour
Carbon dioxide
Methane
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2
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These gases in the atmosphere interact with radiation from the sun to maintain temperatures on Earth that are high enough to support life. This is known as the greenhouse effect.
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3
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The greenhouse effect:
Radiation from the sun is emitted and passes through the atmosphere to the Earth’s surface
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4
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Some radiation is reflected by the Earth’s surface and escapes back into space.
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5
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Some radiation is absorbed by the Earth’s surface and re-emitted as a different form of radiation.
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6
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This radiation is absorbed by greenhouse gases to produce temperature increase
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