Practice - Mechanism of the Greenhouse Effect
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Practice Questions
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What are greenhouse gases?
💡 Hint: Think about gases that keep the Earth warm.
What does positive radiative forcing mean?
💡 Hint: Remember the balance of incoming and outgoing energy.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of greenhouse gases?
💡 Hint: Think about how GHGs interact with energy.
True or False: Radiative forcing only occurs naturally.
💡 Hint: Consider sources of GHG emissions.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the rise in CO₂ levels from 280 ppm to 410 ppm, calculate the change in radiative forcing associated with this increase.
💡 Hint: Refer to data on radiative forcing calculations.
Discuss the potential societal impacts of climate change driven by enhanced greenhouse effect.
💡 Hint: Consider how each factor may disrupt daily life.
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