4 - The Role of Physics in Addressing Global Challenges
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Practice Questions
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What is the greenhouse effect in one sentence?
💡 Hint: Think about how a blanket keeps you warm.
Name one renewable energy technology.
💡 Hint: What converts sunlight into electricity?
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What is the primary cause of climate change?
💡 Hint: Consider which activities release the most greenhouse gases.
True or False: The greenhouse effect is beneficial for life on Earth.
💡 Hint: Think about temperature requirements for life.
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If the emissions from fossil fuels were to decrease by 50%, estimate the impact on annual global temperature rise.
💡 Hint: Consider how emissions correlate with temperature fluctuations.
Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the principles of the greenhouse effect using a glass jar and a lamp.
💡 Hint: Think about how the jar acts like Earth's atmosphere.
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