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What is the greenhouse effect?
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping back into space, causing the planet to warm up.
What are the main greenhouse gases responsible for the greenhouse effect?
What are the main greenhouse gases responsible for the greenhouse effect?
The main greenhouse gases responsible for the greenhouse effect are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).
What are the consequences of the greenhouse effect?
What are the consequences of the greenhouse effect?
The consequences of the greenhouse effect include global warming, climate change, rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and negative impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity.