Topic 6: Global warming

Question 1

Role of greenhouse gases

Answer 1

Normal and necessary conditions for life on Earth
The greenhouse effect is a process by which thermal radiation from Earth is absorbed by atmospheric greenhouse gases
Needed to maintain the temperature of earth

Question 2

Effects of Global warming

Answer 2

Biomes shift along with a loss of biodiversity, habitat extinction
Change in climate affect weather patterns
Coastal inundation
Sea level rise
Ice caps melting

Question 3

reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and methane

Answer 3

Reduce methane from cows by changing diet
Capture methane from landfill