12.1.4 - Energy Absorption and Emission
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What is the greenhouse effect?
💡 Hint: Think about how the atmosphere keeps the Earth warm.
Name two naturally occurring greenhouse gases.
💡 Hint: Consider what gases are in the air and trap heat.
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What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?
💡 Hint: Think about what we produce the most through energy use.
The greenhouse effect is essential for life on Earth.
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if it didn’t exist.
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How would a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions affect global temperatures and climate models? Discuss in detail.
💡 Hint: Think about cause and effect relationships in climate science.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current regulations aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions and suggest improvements.
💡 Hint: Consider both effectiveness and feasibility in your analysis.
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