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?

    <p>Temperatures getting warmer, giant ice sheets melting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can climate change cause additional problems?

    <p>More powerful storms, flooding, and droughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It helps to keep the planet warm enough for living</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How will continued warming of the planet affect us?

    <p>More powerful storms and more flooding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Trapping heat in the atmosphere and causing climate changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Driving cars, using computers, and heating homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Temperatures getting warmer and giant ice sheets melting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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