Understanding Climate Change: The Greenhouse Effect

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What is the main cause of trapping extra heat in the atmosphere?

Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas (correct)

Early blooming of flowers

Birds not flying as far south for the winter

Giant ice sheets melting

Why is trapping some heat in the atmosphere a good thing?

It leads to early blooming of flowers

It reduces the need for fossil fuels

It causes giant ice sheets to melt

It keeps the planet warm enough for us to live (correct)

What is the role of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in climate change?

They make birds not fly as far south for the winter

They cause giant ice sheets to melt

They reduce the level of greenhouse effect

They trap heat in the atmosphere (correct)

What are some signs of climate change mentioned in the text?

Temperatures getting warmer, giant ice sheets melting Signup and view all the answers

How can climate change cause additional problems?

More powerful storms, flooding, and droughts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas Signup and view all the answers

Why is trapping some heat in the atmosphere a good thing?

It helps to keep the planet warm enough for living Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas Signup and view all the answers

How will continued warming of the planet affect us?

More powerful storms and more flooding Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in climate change?

Trapping heat in the atmosphere and causing climate changes Signup and view all the answers

Which activities contribute to adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

Driving cars, using computers, and heating homes Signup and view all the answers

What are some signs of climate change mentioned in the text?

Temperatures getting warmer and giant ice sheets melting Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Climate Change: The Greenhouse Effect

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Questions and Answers

What is the main cause of trapping extra heat in the atmosphere?

Why is trapping some heat in the atmosphere a good thing?

What is the role of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in climate change?

What are some signs of climate change mentioned in the text?

How can climate change cause additional problems?

What is the primary source of adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

Why is trapping some heat in the atmosphere a good thing?

What is the primary source of adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

How will continued warming of the planet affect us?

What is the role of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in climate change?

Which activities contribute to adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

What are some signs of climate change mentioned in the text?

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