Practice - Greenhouse Effect
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
💡 Hint: Think about heat retention in the Earth's atmosphere.
What does albedo refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how different surfaces affect sunlight.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the greenhouse effect?
💡 Hint: Think about how a greenhouse works.
True or False: The albedo effect increases Earth’s temperature.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to light when it hits white vs dark surfaces.
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Challenge Problems
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Determine the implications of increased CO₂ levels on climate patterns over the next century.
💡 Hint: Consider how feedback mechanisms might reinforce these effects.
Calculate the change in radiative forcing with a specified increase in CO₂ concentration from 350 ppm to 450 ppm.
💡 Hint: Remember the logarithmic relationship with CO₂ concentration.
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