Greenhouse gases, and climate change
These notes explain the greenhouse effect, how greenhouse gases trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere, and why this process is important for climate and life on Earth. The document covers key vocabulary, major greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, and nitrous oxide, as well as natural and human sources of greenhouse gases. The notes also describe the steps of how the greenhouse effect works and outline environmental impacts such as melting ice, rising sea levels, and extreme weather.
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- Instelling
- Freshman / 9th grade
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- Science
- School jaar
- 1
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- 13 mei 2026
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- 1
- Geschreven in
- 2025/2026
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- College aantekeningen
- Docent(en)
- Mrs.munday
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- Alle colleges
Onderwerpen
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greenhouse effect
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carbon dioxide
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atmosphere
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infrared radiation