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Rise in Earth’s temperatureRise in Earth’s temperature By certain atmospheric gasesBy certain atmospheric gases That trap the Sun’s energyThat trap the Sun’s energy
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Water vapor (H 2 O)Water vapor (H 2 O) Carbon dioxide (CO 2 )Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) Nitrous oxide (N 2 O)Nitrous oxide (N 2 O) Methane (CH 4 )Methane (CH 4 )
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Heat would escape back into spaceHeat would escape back into space Earth’s temperature would be 60ºF colderEarth’s temperature would be 60ºF colder Makes Earth suitable for lifeMakes Earth suitable for life
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Trap heat from sunTrap heat from sun Glass lets in lightGlass lets in light Glass keeps heat from escapingGlass keeps heat from escaping Causes greenhouse to heat upCauses greenhouse to heat up
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Glass lets in lightGlass lets in light Glass keeps heat from escapingGlass keeps heat from escaping Causes the car to heat upCauses the car to heat up
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Sun’s energy passes through atmosphereSun’s energy passes through atmosphere 26% is reflected or scattered26% is reflected or scattered 19% absorbed by clouds, gases, and particles19% absorbed by clouds, gases, and particles 4% reflected to space by surface4% reflected to space by surface 51% reaches the surface51% reaches the surface
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Heating of the groundHeating of the ground Melting of ice and snowMelting of ice and snow Evaporation of waterEvaporation of water Plant photosynthesisPlant photosynthesis
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Deforestation and agricultureDeforestation and agriculture Burning of fossil fuels, gasoline, oilBurning of fossil fuels, gasoline, oil Burning of wood and coalBurning of wood and coal CFC’sCFC’s Population GrowthPopulation Growth
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http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/earthguide/diagrams/greenhouse/
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Global WarmingGlobal Warming Endangered SpeciesEndangered Species Climate ChangeClimate Change
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Heat trapped inside EarthHeat trapped inside Earth General warming effect createdGeneral warming effect created Increase in air and ocean temperaturesIncrease in air and ocean temperatures Vital issue in societyVital issue in society
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Greenhouse gases increase through human activityGreenhouse gases increase through human activity DeforestationDeforestation Use of fertilizersUse of fertilizers Burning of organic matterBurning of organic matter Burning of fossil fuelsBurning of fossil fuels
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Climate changesClimate changes Changes in wildlife adaptations and cyclesChanges in wildlife adaptations and cycles Melting of polar ice capsMelting of polar ice caps Increase in sea levelIncrease in sea level Flooding in coastal areasFlooding in coastal areas Ocean AcidificationOcean Acidification
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Species becoming endangered/extinctSpecies becoming endangered/extinct Heavy droughtHeavy drought Spread of diseaseSpread of disease Rise in tidesRise in tides Change in weather patternsChange in weather patterns
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Natural resources depletedNatural resources depleted Need balance between environment and industryNeed balance between environment and industry Greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 80%Greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 80%
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ReforestationReforestation Personal ActionsPersonal Actions Climate PolicyClimate Policy
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Put notes away Pull out a sheet of paper Answer the following questions – Describe the greenhouse effect – List the possible causes of greenhouse effect – List the possible causes of global warming – List the consequences of global warming
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All pictures were taken from Microsoft clipart except the ones shown.All pictures were taken from Microsoft clipart except the ones shown. The two pictures below were taken from: United States Enviromental Protection Agency. (2006, October 23). Greenhouse Effect... Retrieved September 27, 2009, from United States Enviromental Protection Agency website: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/greenhouse.htmlThe two pictures below were taken from: United States Enviromental Protection Agency. (2006, October 23). Greenhouse Effect... Retrieved September 27, 2009, from United States Enviromental Protection Agency website: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/greenhouse.html The picture below was taken from: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. (2000-2001). Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere: A Website for Teachers. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from University Corporation for Atmospheric Research website: http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_3_1.htmThe picture below was taken from: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. (2000-2001). Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere: A Website for Teachers. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from University Corporation for Atmospheric Research website: http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_3_1.htm The picture below was taken from: Nave, C. (2005). Hyperphysics: Greenhouse Effect. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from Georgia State University website: http://hyperphysics.phyastr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.htmlThe picture below was taken from: Nave, C. (2005). Hyperphysics: Greenhouse Effect. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from Georgia State University website: http://hyperphysics.phyastr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html
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D'Silva, R. (2007, April 28). Causes of the Greenhouse Effect. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from Buzzle.com website: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/causes-greenhouse-effect.htmlD'Silva, R. (2007, April 28). Causes of the Greenhouse Effect. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from Buzzle.com website: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/causes-greenhouse-effect.html Nave, C. (2005). Hyperphysics: Greenhouse Effect. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from Georgia State University website: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.htmlNave, C. (2005). Hyperphysics: Greenhouse Effect. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from Georgia State University website: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html Pidwirny, M., Dr. (2006). The Greenhouse Effect. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from Fundamentals of Physical Geography, 2nd Edition website: http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/7h.htmlPidwirny, M., Dr. (2006). The Greenhouse Effect. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from Fundamentals of Physical Geography, 2nd Edition website: http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/7h.html United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2006, October 23). Greenhouse Effect... Retrieved September 27, 2009, from United States Environmental Protection Agency website: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/greenhouse.htmlUnited States Environmental Protection Agency. (2006, October 23). Greenhouse Effect... Retrieved September 27, 2009, from United States Environmental Protection Agency website: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/greenhouse.html University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. (2000-2001). Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere: A Website for Teachers. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from University Corporation for Atmospheric Research website: http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_3_1.htmUniversity Corporation for Atmospheric Research. (2000-2001). Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere: A Website for Teachers. Retrieved September 27, 2009, from University Corporation for Atmospheric Research website: http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_3_1.htm
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