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GLOBAL WARMING
Getting to know some important concepts about Global warming
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse gases | Responsible for greenhouse effects. Without them, the Earth would be a very cold place |
| Greenhouse effect | The trapping of heat yo keep the Earth warm |
| Global warming | The rising of the average temperature on Earth |
| Sun´s rays on Earth | Can be absorbed by the Earth, recflected back in space or trapped by greenhouse gases to warm the Earth |
| CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
| CH4 | Methane |
| N2O | Nitrous oxide |
| Global warming consequences | Loss of human lives, plants and animals |
| Greenhouse | Traps the sun´s heat and doesn´t let it go out, so it gets warm. |