12.1.2 - Natural and Human-Generated Greenhouse Gases
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What is the greenhouse effect?
💡 Hint: Think about gases and their role in temperature regulation.
Name one greenhouse gas.
💡 Hint: These gases are involved in trapping heat.
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What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?
💡 Hint: Think about the gas associated with fossil fuel burning.
True or False: Methane is less effective at trapping heat compared to carbon dioxide.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the properties of both gases.
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Calculate the increase in temperature if carbon dioxide levels were hypothetically doubled, given that each doubling has been estimated to raise temperatures by about 1.5 to 4.5 °C.
💡 Hint: Consider the range given and think about average vs. extreme scenarios.
Explore the potential impact of reducing methane emissions by 50% on global warming. What could be the immediate benefits?
💡 Hint: Focus on methane's short-term effects compared to long-term CO2 impacts.
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