Practice What Is The Greenhouse Effect? (4.6.1) - Atmosphere

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Question 1.
What is the greenhouse effect?
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Think about which gases are most abundant in our atmosphere.
Question 2.
Name one greenhouse gas.
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It's produced when we burn fossil fuels.
3Question 3.
What is the primary effect of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
- They cool the Earth
- They trap heat
- They block sunlight
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Think about how a greenhouse keeps plants warm.
4Question 4.
True or False: The enhanced greenhouse effect is solely a natural phenomenon.
- True
- False
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Consider what actions humans take that change the environment.
Question 5.
Discuss how climate policy can be influenced by an understanding of the greenhouse effect. Provide two examples of policies that could help mitigate global warming.
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Think about government initiatives that encourage clean energy.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of individual actions in combating the enhanced greenhouse effect. What personal choices can contribute to solutions?
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Consider what small changes you can make in daily life.

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