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They are gases which cause the "Greenhouse Effect". They include Carbon Dioxide, Nitrous Oxide, Water Vapour, Ozone, and Methane Many of the processes which create them are man-made, such as driving cars, flying, raising animals for food, and manufacturing goods. |
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Quick Quiz:
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Q1: Name any 3 of the Greenhouse Gases listed above:
A: Water Vapour
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Methane
Ozone
Nitrous Oxide
CFC's
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Methane
Ozone
Nitrous Oxide
CFC's
Q2. How do they warm up the planet
A: By trapping the sun's heat inside our atmosphere.
Q3: Do we need greenhouse gases?
A: Yes, they help keep the planet just the right temperature for us to live.
Q4: What Happens if we have too much of them?
A: That will cause the Earth to heat up!