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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the trend in greenhouse gas emissions shown in the graph?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the trend in greenhouse gas emissions shown in the graph?
- The graph reveals a steady increase of all greenhouse gases from 1850 to 2023, indicating a gradual warming effect.
- Greenhouse gas emissions have fluctuated significantly since 1850, with no clear long-term trend.
- The graph shows a dramatic increase in all greenhouse gas emissions from 1850 to 2023, highlighting a rapidly accelerating warming impact. (correct)
- While CO2 emissions have increased significantly over time, the emissions of methane and nitrous oxide have remained relatively stable.
According to the graph, which greenhouse gas contributes the largest share of total greenhouse gas emissions?
According to the graph, which greenhouse gas contributes the largest share of total greenhouse gas emissions?
- Water Vapor
- Methane (CH4)
- Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2) (correct)
The graph's y-axis represents cumulative total emissions in 'billions of tonnes'. What does this indicate?
The graph's y-axis represents cumulative total emissions in 'billions of tonnes'. What does this indicate?
- The average amount of each greenhouse gas emitted per year.
- The total amount of each greenhouse gas emitted in a given year.
- The rate of change in emissions of each greenhouse gas over time.
- The total amount of each greenhouse gas emitted throughout the entire period from 1850 to 2023. (correct)
Comparing the trend of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions to that of carbon dioxide (CO2), a key observation is:
Comparing the trend of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions to that of carbon dioxide (CO2), a key observation is:
The concept of 'carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq)' is used to:
The concept of 'carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq)' is used to:
The data source for the graph is cited as Jones et al. (2024). What is the primary purpose of citing this source?
The data source for the graph is cited as Jones et al. (2024). What is the primary purpose of citing this source?
Which of the following statements is NOT directly supported by the information presented in the graph and accompanying text?
Which of the following statements is NOT directly supported by the information presented in the graph and accompanying text?
Flashcards
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, causing warming.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
The most significant greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.
Methane (CH4)
Methane (CH4)
A greenhouse gas that is more potent than CO2 but less abundant.
Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
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Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (CO2eq)
Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (CO2eq)
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Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
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Emissions Measurements
Emissions Measurements
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Historical Emission Trends
Historical Emission Trends
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Study Notes
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Greenhouse gases (GHGs) cause atmospheric warming by absorbing and emitting radiant energy
- GHGs prevent heat from escaping from Earth's atmosphere
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most common GHG, but others include methane and nitrous oxide.
- Human-made emissions from fossil fuels, industry, and agriculture are the primary cause of global climate change
- Greenhouse gas emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq) over a 100-year timescale.
Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (CO2eq)
- CO2eq captures all greenhouse gases (not just CO2)
- CO2 is assigned a global warming potential (GWP) value of 1
- Other gases have assigned GWP values. A higher value means a greater warming effect compared to CO2
- CO2eq is calculated by multiplying each gas' emissions by its corresponding GWP value.
- The calculation can be done for different time scales. GWP100 calculates the effect over 100 years.
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Test your knowledge on greenhouse gases and their impact on climate change. This quiz covers the definitions, sources, and measurement units of greenhouse gases, focusing on carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq). Learn how different gases contribute to global warming and explore their global warming potential values.
