Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming
6th Grade · Science · 55 min· 6.ess2.3 And 6.ess2.6
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Learning Objective
I can explain how greenhouse gases contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
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Global warming is defined as a rise in Earth's temperature that lasts for a decade or longer.
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Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide trap heat in the atmosphere.
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Burning fossil fuels for industry and transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to 70-80% of total emissions.
