12.1.5 - Human-Caused Enhancement of the Greenhouse Effect
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What is the greenhouse effect?
💡 Hint: Think about how a greenhouse works.
Name two greenhouse gases.
💡 Hint: One comes from burning fossil fuels and the other from livestock.
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What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?
💡 Hint: Think about the main source of emissions related to energy production.
True or False: Methane is less effective than CO₂ at trapping heat.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the potency of different greenhouse gases.
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Analyze how the increase in carbon dioxide levels from the Industrial Revolution has impacted global temperatures.
💡 Hint: Consider the timeline of industrial emissions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of different greenhouse gas mitigation strategies and their potential impact on climate change.
💡 Hint: Think about both energy and land management solutions.
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