2. 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

3. 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 )

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

8. 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

9. Heating of the groundHeating of the ground Melting of ice and snowMelting of ice and snow Evaporation of waterEvaporation of water Plant photosynthesisPlant photosynthesis

10. 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

11. http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/earthguide/diagrams/greenhouse/

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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