12 Questions
What is a greenhouse made from?
Glass or clear plastic
What causes the air in a greenhouse to warm up?
Sun shining through the glass
Why does the air in a greenhouse stay warm?
It cannot escape from the greenhouse
What is the Earth's natural greenhouse effect essential for?
To keep the Earth warm enough to support life
What is the purpose of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?
To trap heat like the walls of a greenhouse
Why could an increase in greenhouse gases lead to the Earth becoming too hot?
Because they trap too much heat in the atmosphere
Where does most of the methane come from?
Raising livestock such as cows, goats, and sheep, decaying landfill, and peat bogs
What are some human activities that have contributed to the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Urbanisation, burning fossil fuels, using cars, and clearing forests
What is the greenhouse effect?
A process where greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere
What is the ozone layer and how is it formed?
The ozone layer is a gas in the Earth's atmosphere formed by a reaction between ultraviolet light and oxygen
How do scientists think the climate change will affect dry regions?
Dry regions will become even drier and are more likely to experience droughts
What is the significance of the permafrost melting in Arctic regions?
Melting permafrost releases carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere
Learn about greenhouses and how they work to create a warm environment for plants to grow even in colder climates. Discover how the greenhouse effect contributes to retaining heat inside the structure.
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