Practice Earth's Energy Balance (B.2.1) - Theme B: The Particulate Nature of Matter

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Question 1.
What is the greenhouse effect?
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Think about how gases help retain heat.
Question 2.
Name one greenhouse gas.
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Think of gases related to burning fossil fuels.
3Question 3.
What does the greenhouse effect do?
- Cools the Earth
- Warms the Earth
- Has no effect
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Think about how gases react to heat.
4Question 4.
True or False: Greenhouse gases are beneficial for the Earth.
- True
- False
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Think about balance.
Question 5.
Discuss the role of human activities in enhancing the greenhouse effect and its potential impacts on global temperatures.
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Consider examples like transportation and industry.
Question 6.
Calculate the expected temperature rise if CO₂ levels were to double from current levels, considering a simplified model of climate response.
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Use scientific literature estimates and logarithmic models.

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