Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming
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Objective
I can explain how greenhouse gases contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
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Warm-up video
Science ABC · 5:56Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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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.
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Practice
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What is the primary difference between climate change and global warming, as explained in the video?
Name three greenhouse gases mentioned in the video.
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause Earth's temperature to rise, using information from the video.”
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