Atmosphere & Climate
Effects of Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse Gases
Misc.
Amazing Animals
100
The atmospheric layer that contains the ozone shield
stratosphere
100
The natural process in which gases in the atmosphere trap solar radiation and heat the planet
the greenhouse effect
100
Greenhouse gas with the highest concentration of human emissions, GWP = 1
carbon dioxide
100
Plants absorb CO2 from the atmosphere during this process
photosynthesis
100
This culinary savant follows his dreams of becoming a professional chef in Paris.
200
The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere
200
Large amounts of carbon dioxide dissolved in Earth's oceans causes this
ocean acidification
200
occurs naturally from evaporation and transpiration
water vapor
200
Nonrenewable energy sources formed from the remains of ancient organisms
fossil fuels
200
This 8-legged animal uses the power of words to save her friend from a terrible fate.
300
the average conditions in the atmosphere at a particular place and time
weather
300
The observed increase in Earth's average surface and ocean temperatures over the past century
global warming
300
Greenhouse gas emitted from raising livestock and decomposition of waste , GWP = 25
methane
300
An area's climate is primarily determined by this angular distance North or South of the equator
latitude
300
This internet celebrity known for her permanently ill-tempered appearance amassed millions of followers before her death in 2019.
400
Compounds in the atmosphere that trap and radiate heat
greenhouse gases
400
Warmer temperatures are causing Earth's glaciers to melt into the oceans leading to this
sea level rise
400
human-made chemicals responsible for the destruction of ozone
400
International treaty designed to prevent the depletion of the ozone layer
The Montreal Protocol
400
Though his participation was controversial to some, this animal athlete led a school basketball team to victory.
500
The atmospheric layer in which weather occurs
troposphere
500
The thinning of the ozone layer allows a greater amount of this harmful substance to reach Earth's surface
ultraviolet light
500
Greenhouse gas emitted from agriculture and the nitrogen cycle, GWP = 300
nitrous oxide
500
The effect shown in this picture
the orographic effect
500
Every year on February 2nd, this clairvoyant animal emerges from his residence in Pennsylvania to predict the future.
